Remembrance and Armistice Day events 2026
See our upcoming events below on Sunday 8 November.
South Benfleet – St Mary’s Parish Church
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Michael Dearson, Deputy Leader, Councillor Warren Gibson, and Cabinet Member, Councillor Rob Lillis, along with Director – Commercial & Assets, Matt Harwood-White, will be attending the service at St. Mary’s Parish Church.
Arrival by 9:45am. The service is due to start at 10:00am. There will be an outside service of remembrance at the war memorial, which will start at approximately 10:55am and will include two minute silence at 11:00am. There will be an opportunity to lay wreaths afterwards.
Canvey Island – The Paddocks Community Centre
The Mayor, Councillor Kate Knott, Leader of the Council, Councillor Dave Blackwell, Cabinet Members, Councillor Michael Fuller and Councillor Barry Palmer, along with Chief Executive, Angela Hutchings, and Assistant Director – Climate & Growth, Amanda Parrott, will be attending the Royal British Legion Remembrance Service at the Paddocks Community Centre, Canvey Island, conducted by Revd. Mark Smeed, which will include a two minute silence.
The service will be held outside in the grounds of the Paddocks. Gather from 10:20am. The service is due to start at 10:40am.
Please also be advised that there is no reserved seating, except for dignitaries. After the service there will be the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial. The Procession will then parade down to the Royal British Legion, Denham Road, Canvey Island SS8 9HB.
Hadleigh – St James’ the Less Parish Church
Director – Corporate & Customer - Caroline Adlem, and Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Services, Angela Law, will be attending the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance in St. James’ the Less Parish Church conducted by Revd. Jan Kersey.
Gather from 10:30am. The service is due to start at 10:50am and a two minute silence will be held at 11.00 am. The service will end at approximately 11.45 am.
Please then make your way to the War Memorial (walking on the footpath) for a short service and laying of wreaths at 12 noon.
Thundersley – St Peter’s Church
Assistant Director – Environmental Health, Licensing & Community, Janette Parker-East, will be attending the service at St Peter's Church, Thundersley, conducted by Revd. Marcus Giddy.
Please arrive by 10:40am. The service is due to start at 10:50am. A two minute silence will be observed at 11:00am. There will be an opportunity to lay wreaths during the service.