Bexleyheath remembers
On Sunday, hundreds of you joined us at the War Memorial on Oaklands Road for a moving Service of Remembrance. Cadets, veterans and serving military personnel joined the parade. Our team laid wreaths on behalf of the BID and all our local businesses.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Our thanks go to the Reverend Trevor Wyatt of Christ Church, Bexleyheath, and to Ken Sprowles and the team from the Royal British Legion Bexleyheath and Welling Branch. Thank you too to the London Borough of Bexley, who organised the day.
After the service, The 151 Club kindly hosted us for a special Remembrance lunch.
If you were there, you may have noticed something new at the memorial. A placard dedicated to the Unknown Warrior had been placed there early that morning, with permission from the council. It is one of eight across south-east London, each signed only Pops2026.
It echoes the Kohima Epitaph, then asks: “But what have we done with their tomorrow?” Its answer is small acts of kindness. The creator has chosen to stay anonymous so that the message can speak for itself.
The tribute will stay in place for Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November. If you are passing, stop and read it.
To every veteran, every family who has lost someone, and everyone who continues to serve: thank you.