Remembrance Sunday services to be held across East Renfrewshire

Published: 31 October 2024

Veterans, councillors, local dignitaries and residents will meet at services in Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Neilston and Barrhead to commemorate lives lost and injured in conflict, and pay tribute.

Royal British Legion Scotland, Newton Mearns branch will begin proceedings, assembling at Fairweather Hall at 10.30am, marching off at 10.45am to reach the war memorial beside Mearns Bowling Club on Ayr Road for a service.

The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women will assemble with members of the Royal British Legion Scotland for the parade and wreath laying. A short memorial service will follow in Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue on Fenwick Road.

Neilston War Memorial Association are inviting community members to join an act of remembrance in Neilston.

A parade will muster in Broadlie Road at 11.45am and move off when assembled for arrival at the war memorial at 12 noon where a short service and wreath laying will take place.

Attendees are welcome to bring a wreath to lay on behalf of their organisation. Tea and coffee will be available afterwards in St Thomas' RC Church Hall. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP by emailing paul.o'[email protected].

In Barrhead, a parade will muster at 1.50pm outside the United Services Club with a 2pm march off to arrive at Cowan Park for a 2.30pm service.

Two minute silences will be held at Remembrance Sunday events to pause, reflect and remember the Armed Forces community and military personnel from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

Provost Mary Montague said: 'Remembrance Sunday is an important date in the council's calendar each year, as it gives us an opportunity to pay our respects to all of those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

'Alongside remembering the fallen, we also honour our veterans and their families, and express our gratitude, to those who fought in the two World Wars as well as in more recent conflicts.

'It is a privilege to be a representative of the council at events on this date. Residents who wish to do so, can also take part in the national moments of reflection.'

The council is committed a community covenant with the Armed Forces and Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire to build on its good relations between the Armed Forces community and partner organisations.

This voluntary statement of mutual support recognises and remembers the sacrifices made by members of the community, including those currently serving as well as their families.

Working with partners, the council is raising awareness and understanding of the issues affecting service personnel and improving local access to a range of supporting agencies.