Remembrance Sunday & Monday are a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
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Remembrance at Keyhaven War Memorial
Sunday 10th November 2023 at 2pm
Wreath laying at Keyhaven War Memorial by Royal British Legion, Keyhaven Sea Scouts and local dignitaries.
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The Royal British Legion Remembrance Service
Sunday 10th November 2023 at 3pm in All Saints' Church
Join the church service to remember all that have fallen.
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The Royal British Legion Remembrance on the Green
Monday 11th November 2024 on Milford on Sea Village Green
- 10.40am: Arrival
- 11am: 2 Minutes Silence
Armistice Day has been observed every year since 1919 with a two-minute silence. The silence coincides with the time in 1918 at which the First World War came to an end.
Everyone is invited to pay their respects to people who served in the past and serve today. Lest we forget.
*After the service, the wreaths are taken to the Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital where a further service is held at the Village War Memorial Plaque.
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Poppies on the Village Green
This year the village Knit & Natter Group at Milford WI Ladies have added to the commemorations buy adding knitted or crocheted poppies on the village green.
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Michael Turner Poppy Hunt and Poppy Auction
Since 2014, Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he then leaves in various local and New Forest places for people to find. This year he is also holding a Poppy Auction to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.
To see details please click here.
To simply donate to the Michael Turner Poppy Hunt please click here.
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The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is to remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. The poppy is for remembrance to all those who have served and their families.
Milford on Sea is very active in collecting for the Poppy Appeal and if you can you spare a few hours to volunteer as a Poppy Appeal Collector in the future please contact Carole to find out more.
Carole Barnett
RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser
carole.barnett50@icloud.com01590 718633
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Revisit the 2022 Milford on Sea Remembrance Day Service
Paul French from Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society recorded a video of the 2022 Remembrance Service in All Saint's Church Milford on Sea. The video features Milford on Sea Primary School, the Keyhaven Sea Scouts and local churches.
To watch the village Remembrance Service in 2022, please click here.