Many gathered at Bournemouth’s Cenotaph today to pay their respects in service and silence to others lost during times of war.
The air was cool on the morning of the 9th of November 2025, as people came together in Bournemouth to attend the annual Remembrance Parade. Beginning at 10:30 AM and going on till midday with a two-minute silence taken at 11:00 AM, the service paid a deserved tribute to the town’s fallen. Serving officers held the events of the parade, and Reverend Canon Nicholas Jepson-Biddle read blessings and led the service.
Many young people made up the attendance at the parade. Stanley Simmons, an attendee, said. “It is a time where you get to really think and reflect, I come with my family every September because my great grandad served in the Royal Tank Regiment, so today is special for us, and I’m sure many others too.”
Tillie Brookes, who placed a wreath at the memorial, said, “It’s good to think that Remembrance Day isn’t just for remembering those that have fought, but those that are still serving in the army today.”
Will Harper, watching the parade, spoke about the feeling during the silence. “Hearing the First Post always gives a different feeling,” Harper stated. “When you attend these kinds of events, you get to see how much of a special time of year it is for people and really realise the impact that these people had on how we live today.”
The service then continued with several soldiers and close families going to the front of the memorial to say their own prayers and blessings, with more speeches given by others, including the Mayor of Bournemouth and Rabbi Alan Lewis of Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation.
As the service ended, the national anthem was sung, and crowds quietly dispersed, and Bournemouth’s Remembrance Parade had reinforced Bournemouth’s commitment to remembering the past for another year.
The air was cool on the morning of the 9th of November 2025, as people came together in Bournemouth to attend the annual Remembrance Parade.
Beginning at 10:30 AM and going on till midday with a two-minute silence taken at 11:00 AM, the service paid a deserved tribute to the town’s fallen.
Serving officers held the events of the parade, and Reverend Canon Nicholas Jepson-Biddle read blessings and led the service.
Many young people made up the attendance at the parade. Stanley Simmons, an attendee, said.
“It is a time where you get to really think and reflect, I come with my family every September because my great grandad served in the Royal Tank Regiment, so today is special for us, and I’m sure many others too.”
Tillie Brookes, who placed a wreath at the memorial, said, “It’s good to think that Remembrance Day isn’t just for remembering those that have fought, but those that are still serving in the army today.”
Will Harper, watching the parade, spoke about the feeling during the silence. “Hearing the First Post always gives a different feeling,” Harper stated.
“When you attend these kinds of events, you get to see how much of a special time of year it is for people and really realise the impact that these people had on how we live today.”
The service then continued with several soldiers and close families going to the front of the memorial to say their own prayers and blessings, with more speeches given by others, including the Mayor of Bournemouth and Rabbi Alan Lewis of Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation.
As the service ended, the national anthem was sung, and crowds quietly dispersed, and Bournemouth’s Remembrance Parade had reinforced Bournemouth’s commitment to remembering the past for another year.
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