A Festival of Remembrance

Name: A Festival of Remembrance
Start: 2024-11-02T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-02T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Barnfield Theatre

Schedule

Sat Nov 02 2024 at 08:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Barnfield Theatre | Exeter, EN

Music by the Salamanca Band & Bugles of the Rifles and Gregory Steward, Tenor.
David Fitzgerald is Master of Ceremonies.
Founded in 1921, the Legion is not just about those who fought in the two World Wars of the last century, but also those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still ensuring we are kept safe. This year, as always, British troops have been posted to the forefront of some of the world’s most dangerous trouble spots and they may need our help in the future. We will help those who need our help now and in the future. As well as providing wide-ranging welfare care, we are the Nation’s custodian of Remembrance, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten.
The Legion is the major voice for Service and ex-Service people throughout the year. We campaign and lobby on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, housing and homelessness, employment, community and adult care, disability, skills development, and debt. Our aim is to continuously improve the welfare and support provided for veterans and their dependants of all ages. We will help them for as long as they need us.
We are responsible for the Two Minute Silence on Remembrance Sunday and 11th November. We also organise the Festival or Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and assist with the march past at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. The Poppy Appeal has become a symbol of reflection and hope.