Remembrance services announced for Formby, Hightown and Ince Blundell 2026

Residents across Formby, Hightown and Ince Blundell are being invited to come together this November to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our country.

The Formby branch of the Royal British Legion has announced details of this year’s Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day commemorations, taking place on Sunday 8th November and Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Services will be held at local war memorials and churches, giving residents the opportunity to pay their respects, observe the traditional two minute silence and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Remembrance services: Dates, times and locations

Sunday 8th November 2026 –

Remembrance Sunday:

Formby

• 10.45am: Remembrance Service at Formby War Memorial, organised by Formby Parish Council.

• 3pm: Formby Civic Remembrance Service at Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane.

• 4pm: Formby Remembrance Parade.

  
  

Hightown

• 10.50am: Remembrance Service at Hightown War Memorial.

• 11.10am: Remembrance Service at St Stephen’s Church.

  
  

Ince Blundell

• 12.30pm: Remembrance Service at Ince Blundell War Memorial.

  
  

Wednesday 11th November 2026 –

Armistice Day:

Formby

• 10.45am: Armistice Day Service at Formby War Memorial.

• 12 noon: Remembrance Service at the Polish War Graves, Our Lady’s Church.

Formby to hold morning Remembrance Sunday service

This year, Formby residents will have an additional opportunity to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday morning.

Formby Parish Council will hold a service at Formby War Memorial at 10.45am on Sunday 8th November, ahead of the traditional two minute silence at 11am.

The afternoon commemorations will continue with the Civic Remembrance Service at Holy Trinity Church at 3pm, followed by the Remembrance Parade at 4pm.

These services provide an opportunity for residents, veterans, serving personnel, community organisations and families to come together in remembrance.

Hightown and Ince Blundell commemorations

Hightown will hold its annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the War Memorial at 10.50am, followed by a church service at St Stephen’s Church at 11.10am.

In Ince Blundell, residents are invited to gather at the village War Memorial at 12.30pm to remember those who served and sacrificed their lives.

These local services remain an important tradition, ensuring that the sacrifices of previous generations are never forgotten.

Armistice Day on Wednesday 11th November

Further commemorations will take place on Armistice Day, marking 108 years since the end of the First World War in 1918.

A service will begin at Formby War Memorial at 10.45am, with the traditional two minute silence observed at 11am.

At 12 noon, a further act of remembrance will take place at the Polish War Graves at Our Lady’s Church, honouring the Polish servicemen who lost their lives.

Remembering those who served

Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for communities across the country to reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of servicemen and women.

The Royal British Legion continues to play a vital role in supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families, while ensuring the importance of remembrance is passed on to future generations.

The annual Poppy Appeal also provides an opportunity for residents to show their support and contribute towards the Legion’s work.

Residents of Formby, Hightown, Ince Blundell and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend their local services and join together in remembrance.

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who fought for our freedom, those who never returned home and the families whose lives were changed forever.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Lest we forget.