The upcoming Remembrance Sunday services in South Lanarkshire are set to honor those who served and sacrificed during conflicts, particularly marking the 80th anniversary since the end of World War II. These solemn events will take place on November 9 in several towns, with significant services planned in East Kilbride, Larkhall, and Hamilton.
Details of Remembrance Sunday Services in South Lanarkshire
The main service in Hamilton will occur at the war memorial in Bothwell Road park. This event will be attended by notable figures including Lady Susan Haughey, the lord lieutenant of Lanarkshire, and provost Margaret Cooper. Participants will gather at the army reserve centre at Hatton House on Bothwell Road at 2:30 PM for a parade that includes standard bearers and military representatives.
Service Locations and Times
- East Kilbride: War memorial off Graham Avenue at 10:40 AM, attended by depute lord lieutenant Angela Bonomy and councillor Geri Gray.
- Larkhall: Glenview war memorial at 10:30 AM, featuring depute lord lieutenant Sandy Wilkie and councillors Andy Carmichael, Ross Clark, Richard Nelson, and Lesley McDonald.
- Hamilton: Bothwell Park war memorial at 2:30 PM.
North Lanarkshire Services
Additionally, North Lanarkshire will honor its fallen with services at two primary locations. A service at the war memorial in Airdrie is scheduled for 10:45 AM, followed by a ceremony at the Cenotaph in Duchess of Hamilton Park at 3:00 PM.
Commemoration Efforts Across the Region
Throughout the Remembrance weekend, representatives of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy will lay wreaths at nearly 70 war memorials across the county. Lady Haughey emphasized the importance of remembering the 2,309 Lanarkshire men and women who lost their lives in the war, stating that their names are memorialized in local towns and villages.
In tribute to those who served, the Civic Centre in Motherwell will be illuminated in red for the duration of Remembrance weekend and on Armistice Day, November 11. Poppyscotland is encouraging buildings nationwide to participate in the “Light Up Red” initiative, which aims to visually express gratitude and remembrance. Last year, nearly 200 locations took part in this initiative.
Conclusion
The Remembrance Sunday services are a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by the armed forces. Community participation in these events not only honors the memory of the fallen but also unites people in gratitude and respect.
