Remembrance Sunday

James Phillips in a navy suit with medals on his chest, holding a red poppy wreath in a park in front of a stone war memorial
Armed Forces

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Remember the families too, says Wales’ veterans’ commissioner

The former Army colonel who speaks up for Wales’ veterans saw something at a Neath Remembrance event that sums up…

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Kit Peters
Council leader Rob Stewart and the Lord Mayor of Swansea in black and gold robes stand with veterans and guests in Swansea Market as a piper plays in the foreground.
Armed Forces

SWANSEA: Where to get your poppy, as the Royal British Legion appeal launches at Swansea Market

A garden of crosses has gone up among the market stalls. From there, it’s just over three weeks to Remembrance…

Rows of small wooden remembrance crosses, each with a poppy at its centre, planted in the grass of the Garden of Remembrance in Swansea
Armed Forces

SWANSEA: Every Remembrance date this year, from the poppy appeal launch to the Armistice Day silence

Poppies go on sale later this month, the Sunday parade has its route and times, and the council says it…

Armed Forces

Swansea falls silent for Remembrance Sunday

Swansea paused at 11am today to remember those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Rows of small wooden remembrance crosses, each with a poppy at its centre, planted in the grass of the Garden of Remembrance in Swansea
Armistice Day

Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance opens

A temporary Garden of Remembrance has been opened in the city centre as Swansea remembers those who have fallen this…

Group photo taken from above showing the Lord Mayor of Swansea in ceremonial robes surrounded by the High Sheriff, council leaders, armed forces representatives, veterans, councillors and police at the Poppy Appeal launch.
Armistice Day

Swansea launches annual Poppy Appeal with city market ceremony

This year’s Poppy Appeal has been officially launched in Swansea, marking the start of the annual fundraising campaign to support…