High Barnet honours fallen at Remembrance Sunday service
Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell led wreath-laying ceremony attended by local dignitaries and community groups.
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The annual Remembrance Sunday service was held beside the war memorial at Barnet parish church on 8 November 2026. Due to ongoing repairs to the parish church's front door, the main service of commemoration took place outdoors, with a subsequent service of invitation held at the nearby Barnet United Reformed Church.
Father Sam Rossiter, team vicar at Barnet parish church, led the outdoor ceremony. The first wreath was laid by Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell, representing His Majesty The King. This was followed by 34 further wreaths from a range of local dignitaries, community organisations, and individuals.
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Dignitaries and Community Representation
Among those laying wreaths were Councillor David Longstaff, representing the Mayor of Barnet, and Dan Tomlinson, the Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet. Captain Chandra Pun, formerly of the Gurkhas, led the ceremonial march and laid a wreath on behalf of the armed services. Organisations including the Royal British Legion, Barnet Museum, Barnet Society, and representatives from Barnet Football Club and Hadley Football Club also paid their respects.
The march to the church along High Street was led by reservists from 240 Transport Squadron of the Royal Logistics Corps. They later returned to their base at the Army Reserve Centre in St Albans Road. The Last Post and Reveille were sounded by bugler Jonny Tillett, a 15-year-old pupil from Mill Hill School and a member of its Combined Cadet Force.
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This year's wreath-laying arrangements were managed by parish church administrator Tony Long, taking over from Stephen Lane, President of Barnet St John Ambulance, who had coordinated the event for nearly five decades. A total of 35 wreaths were laid during the ceremony.
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+When and where was the Remembrance Sunday service held?
The Remembrance Sunday service took place on 8 November 2026 beside the war memorial at Barnet parish church in High Barnet. Due to repairs at the parish church, a subsequent service was held at Barnet United Reformed Church.
+Who laid the first wreath?
The first wreath was laid by Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell. He represented His Majesty The King at the ceremony.
+How many wreaths were laid in total?
A total of 35 wreaths were laid during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. These included contributions from local dignitaries, military units, and various community and sporting organisations.
+Who sounded the bugle?
The bugle calls of The Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Jonny Tillett. He is a 15-year-old pupil at Mill Hill School and a member of its Combined Cadet Force.
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