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Today, we are taking part in a special service with our Cub pack. We are in the church for a special service of remembrance.

‘Remembrance’ means to remember people or events that happened in the past. We take some time to think about the sacrifice made for us by others.

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In 1914, lots of countries went to war with each other. People called this war the Great War. Today, we call it the First World War.

Our country was one of the countries that joined the war and a lot of men fought in it. Many men were killed and people who helped during the war also lost their lives.

Armistice Day. The First World War ended in November. That is why we have our remembrance services during this month.. 

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The First World War ended in November. That is why we have our remembrance services during this month.

Evening News Monday 11th November 1918 War is Over Armistice is Signed. 

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Evening News Monday 11th November 1918 War is Over Armistice is Signed

After four years, the countries agreed to stop fighting at 11 o’clock on the 11th November 1918. This was called Armistice Day. Today, Armistice Day is also known as Remembrance Day.

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One year after the First World War ended, King George V wanted people to remember the men and women killed. He asked people to have a two-minute silence at 11 o’clock on the 11th November.. 

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One year after the First World War ended, King George V wanted people to remember the men and women killed. He asked people to have a two-minute silence at 11 o’clock on the 11th November.

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During the silence, we don’t speak for two whole minutes. This is a special time to think about the people who served our country in wars.

In 1920, a new war memorial was built in London. It was called the Cenotaph. People lay wreaths at the Cenotaph to remember all those who have died in wars.. 

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In 1920, a new war memorial was built in London. It was called the Cenotaph. People lay wreaths at the Cenotaph to remember all those who have died in wars.

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The Cenotaph is Britain’s main war memorial.

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The Royal British Legion sells red paper poppies every year to raise money for veterans and their families. They began selling them over a hundred years ago, in 1921.

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Red poppies grew on the battlefields during the First World War. After the war, people began to wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance.

After the First World War, war memorials were built in cities, towns and villages. They remind us of those who fought for peace and freedom.. 

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After the First World War, war memorials were built in cities, towns and villages. They remind us of those who fought for peace and freedom.

Families wanted somewhere special to go to remember the loved ones they had lost in war.

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Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November. This is the closest Sunday to 11th November. Many special ceremonies and services take place across the country. There is another two-minute silence at 11 o’clock.

When the Second World War started, the time set aside for remembrance was moved to Remembrance Sunday.

King Charles visits the Cenotaph to lay a wreath made of red poppies. Thousands of people then march past the Cenotaph to pay their respects.. 

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King Charles visits the Cenotaph to lay a wreath made of red poppies. Thousands of people then march past the Cenotaph to pay their respects.

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Parades take place in many towns and cities and there is a two-minute silence on this day too.

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Veterans are servicemen and women who served in the army, navy or air force.

For remembrance, veterans visit war memorials and take part in parades or the Cenotaph March Past. They want to remember all those who served and their comrades.. 

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For remembrance, veterans visit war memorials and take part in parades or the Cenotaph March Past. They want to remember all those who served and their comrades.

There have been more wars since the First World War. Each November, we take time to remember and show we are grateful to those who fought for our country and in other countries around the world.. 

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There have been more wars since the First World War. Each November, we take time to remember and show we are grateful to those who fought for our country and in other countries around the world.

This Remembrance Sunday, I will wear a poppy and take part in the two-minute silence to say thank you. What will you be doing for remembrance this year?

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