Ahead of the events being held in Guildford town centre on Remembrance Sunday, I helped the British Legion’s Poppy Appeal 2014 in central Guildford today. Sunday’s events will including a Service of Remembrance at Holy Trinity Church and civic procession down the High Street, culminating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in the Castle Grounds.

To mark the centenary of the start of World War I, a number of events have been taking place in Burpham and Guildford to remember the contribution made by Surrey residents to the war effort, including a service at Guildford Cathedral and floral tributes at St.Luke’s Church. Further information on how Burpham is commemorating the start of the war can be found at Burpham 1914.

In Guildford there is an Centenary exhibition of war memorabilia on display, including items belonging to Surrey service personnel, which is free of charge and open until the end of August.

Armed Forces Day is your chance to show your appreciation for everything our armed forced do for us. Held on 28th June, events in Guildford this year will include flag raising at the Guildhall and a Parade by the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment through the town. The Parade will give our residents an opportunity to show their support and appreciation for our Armed Forces. More details will be released closer to the date.