Remembrance Sunday in Crawley: Town comes together to remember the fallen

2nd Ifield Scout Group along with members of the local community gathered at St. Margaret's Church, Ifield on Sunday for a poignant Act of Remembrance, coming together to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

The morning began for 2nd Ifield Scout Group with a moving church service led by Fr. Dominic Desouza-Campbell, offering moments of deep reflection, hope, and gratitude. Among the highlights of the service were thoughtful prayers written and delivered by the group's young people, whose heartfelt words resonated strongly with the congregation and underscored the importance of passing the torch of remembrance to the next generation.

Following the service, the group processed to the local War Memorial to joined members of the Ifield Community. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the wider community, attendees observed the traditional two minutes' silence—a powerful moment of quiet reflection to honour the fallen.

The tribute concluded with the laying of a wreath at the base of the memorial alongside those from other civic and community organizations, marking a shared commitment to ensure that the sacrifices of past generations are never forgotten.

Cadets, active personnel and veterans from the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RAF attended a Remembrance Sunday service at St John’s Church along with family, friends and residents.

The Mayor of Crawley Councillor Marion Ayling, the Deputy Lieutenant, the MP of Crawley Peter Lamb and CEO of Crawley Borough Council Ian Duke were in attendance.

The Mayor Councillor Marion Ayling and Crawley Borough Council leader Michael Jones will be laying a wreath on Wednesday, November 11 at the bandstand.