Barking and Dagenham Remembrance Day

Barking and Dagenham will remember all those who died in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today, with a number of memorial services taking place across the borough.

 Remembrance Weekend Events 2024

Date Time Description
Friday 8 November 10.45am A short Remembrance Service followed by wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Job Drain Memorial outside the Broadway Theatre, Barking. This service is open to the public.
Saturday 9 November 10.30am The Dagenham Branch of the Royal Naval Association will lay wreaths at the War Memorial on the corner of the Heathway and Church Elm Lane, Dagenham. This service is open to the public.
Sunday 10 November 10.00am Wreaths will be laid at the Cenotaph in Barking Park at 10am (attendees are requested to arrive by 9.45am).
  10.20am

The Barking and Dagenham Council Remembrance Parade will leave Barking Park at 10.20am promptly and will walk through Barking Town Centre to arrive at St. Margaret’s Church for the service at 10.50am. 

A 2-minute silence will take place at 11.00am. Those who do not wish to participate in the parade from Barking Park are requested to join at the Church at 10.45am. 

Both the service at the Cenotaph and Church are open to the public however the parade is strictly invitation only.
  10.50am Remembrance Service at St. Margaret’s Church
  10.50am

Dagenham Parish Church Remembrance Service – organised by the Royal Navel Association. 

This will take place at Dagenham Parish Church on Church Lane at 10.50am. There will be a small parade prior to the service that will leave Dagenham Trades Hall at 10.30am. Guests who want to participate in the parade should assemble by 10.20am. A two-minute silence will be held at the church at 11.00am.
  12.00pm Refreshments will be served in the hall at the Trades Hall after the Church Service, members of the public are welcome.
  3pm A small parade and service will be held at Becontree Royal British Legion at 3.00pm at the Royal British Legion Chadwell Heath, 541 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Monday 11 November 10.45am The Dagenham Branch of the Royal Naval Association will be holding a Memorial Service with local school children at the Cross Keys War Memorial in Dagenham. This service is open to the public.