A service of remembrance for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy is to be held on Saturday the 18th November at 11.00am at St Andrew’s Minster in Plymouth. In addition, anyone grieving never having children is also most welcome to attend.
The ‘Saying Goodbye’ services, are open to people of faith...
Former Royal Marine Nigel Williams, from Plymouth, is one of 50 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will commemorate the service and sacrifice of all those who have served in the military at the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (12 November), in London.
It is Help for Heroes largest delegation – including 31 veterans supported by the Charity – to yet attend...
Customers at Tesco’s Plymouth stores are able to support servicemen and women for this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Last year, their support for the Royal British Legion saw £3.1million raised, and volunteers from the charity will be at the Plymouth Transit Way Superstore until 12 November, asking customers to give what they can and wear their poppies with pride.
A free memorial service is being held at East Devon Crematorium to remember all those who have died during the pandemic.
Organised and led by the crematorium staff, it is hoped the event will provide comfort for relatives and friends who have been bereaved during this particularly difficult and distressing time.
The Special Memorial Service at East Devon Crematorium, located...
A poppy mural made from thousands of thank you notes will be installed at MOD Lyneham in Wootton Bassett, the base where soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan were repatriated to.
BBC Radio Devon is asking people to send in photos of themselves holding the name of someone in the military they want to thank.
These photos will be transformed into a stunning mural of a...
A Historical Association & University of Plymouth History department talk.
In this fascinating talk Rebecca Smith, will give us an insight into the work and history of the commission since its inception in 1917.
The Commission honours the 1.7 million men and women of the armed forces of the British Empire who died during the First and Second World Wars.
It has a large public archive and aims to connect with local people and places, particularly reconnecting neighbourhoods with the First World War and Second World War stories held within their local cemeteries...
A sell-out in November, and now back by popular demand to coincide with Plymouth History Festival, Remembrance following a group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise. On their last night in port they go out on the town, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results.
The film features a distinctive Brian Eno soundtrack, significant early performances from British actors who have gone on to establish significant careers such as Gary Oldman, Timothy Spall and John Altman. It is also a compelling...
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is calling on local people to become volunteers at Poppies: Wave, which will open at the CWGC Plymouth Naval Memorial this month.
The sculpture by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper is specially presented by 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts organisation for the First World War centenary, and volunteers are needed to help visitors make the...
On Sunday 2nd October, there will be a special service for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby.
The service will take place at 2.00pm and will be held in the Chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital. The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain or...
People now have the opportunity to celebrate the life of a family pet by purchasing a 5-year memorial plaque at one of the new community orchards. For £210 people can have a memorial plaque on a granite plinth set within one of the newly planted orchards and meadows.
The new orchards at Central Park, Plympton Pathfields and Honicknowle Green will offer open green spaces for people to...
