Remembrance Day November 2025

A dull but dry morning allowed many in the community to gather for the Remembrance Day service at ten forty five. The service was conducted by the Reverend Julie Mintern and the Last Post and Reveille were played by Joy Hindson of Wantage Silver Band. The President of the Lambourn branch of the Royal British Legion, Margaret Leahy, recited the Exhortation and the branch chairman, Ernie Bennett, read the Kohima Prayer. Pete Penfold read the names of the fallen and the Lambourn Royal British Legion standard was carried by Nicola McGuinness.

Various wreaths were laid by the Royal British Legion, the Roman Catholic community, the Fire Service, the Parish Council, the Sports Club, the Girl Guides and the Youth Group. After the wreath laying, the service continued in the church and refreshments were offered afterwards.

Remembrance Sunday holds a special place in Lambourn each year, drawing villagers from across the valley to pause and honour those who served and sacrificed. The village has observed this day of remembrance for generations and the memorial outside St Michael and All Angels Church remains an important focal point for reflection. The service brings together representatives from local organisations, families with long standing links to the armed forces and younger residents who are learning about the significance of the occasion. The two minute silence is marked with great respect in Lambourn, where many households have relatives whose names appear on the village memorial or who have served in more recent years. The continued involvement of local groups such as the guides, the sports club and the youth group reflects the way remembrance is passed from one generation to the next, ensuring that the stories of courage and loss remain part of the shared life of the community.