Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is held in the UK on the second Sunday in November. The national service of remembrance takes place at the Cenotaph in London, with a two-minute silence at 11am.

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Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, when people across the UK gather to remember those who have died in war and conflict. The national service takes place at the Cenotaph in London, and services are held in towns and villages across the country, with a two-minute silence at 11am. If you are attending a local service, or have a family connection you would like to share, we would welcome it for a future issue: [contact].

Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, when people across the UK gather to remember those who have died in war and conflict. The national service takes place at the Cenotaph in London, and services are held in towns and villages across the country, with a two-minute silence at 11am. If you are attending a local service, or have a family connection you would like to share, we would welcome it for a future issue: [contact].

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Remembrance Sunday is this weekend. Many of us will pause for the two-minute silence at 11am, wherever we are.

Remembrance Sunday is this weekend. Many of us will pause for the two-minute silence at 11am, wherever we are.

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- Acknowledge colleagues who have served, or whose family served, if they are happy to be recognised. - Be aware that the weekend may be an emotional one for some. - Remember that the silence on 11 November itself is often marked at work as well.

- Acknowledge colleagues who have served, or whose family served, if they are happy to be recognised.
- Be aware that the weekend may be an emotional one for some.
- Remember that the silence on 11 November itself is often marked at work as well.

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Keep the tone sombre and respectful, with no promotional angle. Sharing family connections should always be optional.

Keep the tone sombre and respectful, with no promotional angle. Sharing family connections should always be optional.

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Remembrance Sunday: What we're doing this year
It's Remembrance Sunday — here's how you can get involved
This week: Remembrance Sunday + team news
14 November: Remembrance Sunday at [Company]

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