Events

Hiroshima remembered – London
Aug
6

Hiroshima remembered – London

London CND will mark Hiroshima Day at Tavistock Square – all welcome.

We will be joined by activists, local politicians, and cultural performances.

Programme

Opening

  • Performance - Raised Voices choir

  • Welcome - Hannah Kemp-Welch and Sally Spiers, Vice-Chairs London CND

  • Opening address - Councillor Sylvia McNamara, Deputy Mayor of Camden

Memorial

  • Laying of the wreath - Councillor Sylvia McNamara

  • Chanting - Rev Nagase, London Peace Pagoda

  • Poetry - Sally Spiers, Vice-Chair London CND

Speeches

  • Jess Barnard, Labour NEC member

  • Maryam Eslamdoust, General Secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association

  • Councillor Martin Abrams, Leader of Lambeth Council, Green Party

Cultural responses

  • Poetry - Ann Garrett and Jenny Malca Brown

  • Performance - Hugh Goodacre

Close

  • Nuclear Free London announcements - Mark Howell, Lambeth & Southwark CND

  • Nagasaki Day announcement - Shigeo Kobayashi, Japanese Against Nuclear

  • Thanks - Carol Turner, Chair London CND 

  • Performance - Raised Voices choir

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day – Group Events
Aug
6
to Aug 9

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day – Group Events

London CND Group plans for hiroshima and Nagasaki Day

Contact London CND at info@londoncnd.org to add your group’s activity to this page.

North London

  • Finchley

    Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Ceremony – August 8th, 11am

    Victoria Park, Ballards Lane, Finchley N3. Meet by the commemorative cherry tree next to the café. A minute’s silence will be held in memory of the victims of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, nuclear weapons, and war. Participants are invited to bring flowers to lay beneath the tree, followed by tea and discussion at the café.

  • Haringey

    Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration Stall – August 5th, 5–6:30pm

    Corner of Archway and Muswell Hill. Haringey CND will hold a stall and leafleting session to commemorate the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, alongside the Hiroshima commemorative tree planted by Highgate CND many years ago.

South London

  • Bromley Borough

Hiroshima vigil  - August 1st 12- 3pm 

Meet opposite the Churchill Theatre then leafleting in Bromley High Street and procession to Church House gardens lake at 4pm.

Nagasaki Day  -  Peace Picnic - August 9th  1.00 – 3.00pm

Archbishop Tutu Peace Garden, Chinbrook Meadows, Grove Park SE12. Statements, poems and singing.

  • Kingston

    Hiroshima Day Ceremony – date TBC

    Annual ceremony at Canterbury Gardens, with a new daytime silent vigil in the town centre.

  • Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich, and Sydenham & Forest Hill

    Peace Picnic – August 5th, 6–9pm

    Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, London SE3 7SE. Bring food and drink to share. At 7pm there will be a minute's silence, followed by poetry and music in remembrance of the victims of Hiroshima and in support of peace and nuclear abolition. Everyone is welcome. Organised by Forest Hill & Sydenham CND, Lewisham & Greenwich CND, and Bromley CND.

  • Merton

    Hiroshima Day Vigil – August 6th, 7–9pm

    Rushmere Pond, Wimbledon Common. An evening of remembrance organised by Merton Peace Coalition/CND, featuring music, poetry, and the annual lantern ceremony to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Families are welcome, and participants are invited to bring a picnic.

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Nagasaki Day 2026
Aug
9

Nagasaki Day 2026

Join London CND and Japan Against Nuclear to commemorate Nagasaki Day. Starting with a Pax Christi ecumenical service in Chelsea, commemorations will include a peace walk to Battersea Park’s Peace Pagoda for the Nagasaki Day Commemorations.

4-5pm — Pax Christi Ecumenical Service

All welcome at the ecumenical service at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Cheyne Row, SW3 5HS. The service commemorates the 83rd anniversary of the death of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter who was executed in 1943 for refusing to serve in Hitler’s army and beatified in October 2007.

5-7pm — Nagasaki Day Commemoration at the London Peace Pagoda

Following the service, a peace walk will make the short trip to the London Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park for the annual Nagasaki Day commemoration ceremony.

The ceremony will bring together people of different faiths, communities and backgrounds to remember the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and reflect on the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons.

Hosted by Reverend Gyoro Nagase of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order, the ceremony will include prayers, reflections and contributions from peace campaigners.

Participants are invited to lay flowers and offer incense in remembrance of those who lost their lives in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and of all people affected by nuclear weapons.

Schedule:

4 - 5pm — Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, remembrance and prayers for concscietious objectors -Franz Jagmrstatter and many more peace makers.
5 - 6pm — Peace Walk from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park
6 - 7pm — Nagasaki commemoration ceremony.


The London commemoration of Nagasaki Day is organised by Reverend Gyoro Nagase, of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order, which built the peace pagoda, and supported by Japanese Against Nuclear (JAN) and London Region CND.

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‘Stop bombing Iran’: CND Demo — RAF Fairford London Coach
Aug
15

‘Stop bombing Iran’: CND Demo — RAF Fairford London Coach

With the US illegal war on Iran escalating yet again, join CND, Stop the War, and Fairford Action at RAF Fairford, to protest against the bombing of Iran, and calling on new Prime Minister Andy Burham to stop his support for British bases in Trump’s deadly war.

A coach is running from London Kings Cross (12–16 York Way, London N1 9AA)at 9AM outside the Nandos returning around 6:30pm.

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Gentle Anrgy Women Finchley Screening
Sep
27

Gentle Anrgy Women Finchley Screening

If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, the documentary Gentle Angry Women — following three teens retreading the footsteps of the Greenham Common Women — is being screened at Finchley’s Phoenix Cinema this September.

Gentle, Angry Women is a poignant and timely documentary that weaves personal discovery, historical remembrance, and contemporary activism together. It confronts the rising global tensions of our time while celebrating the enduring power of women's collective action - revealing a bridge between past courage and present hope.

Tickets are available here by following this link

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WHY NUCLEAR WEAPONS RISK US ALL’ – CND webinar
Jul
23

WHY NUCLEAR WEAPONS RISK US ALL’ – CND webinar

Join CND for a joint webinar with Scottish CND to discuss a recent new study by scientist Hugh Irving looking at the impact of a nuclear attack on the Clyde naval base at Faslane.

Alongside Hugh, CND will be joined by Lynn Jamieson, Scottish CND Chair, and other speakers TBC. Chaired by CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt.

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National march for Palestine
Jul
18

National march for Palestine

As Britain prepares for a new Prime Minister, the Palestine coalition has called for a national march to make sure this issue remains a priority. Join CND in central London— location TBC.

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Stop the London Arms Fair — Webinar
Jul
14

Stop the London Arms Fair — Webinar

Join WILPF UK on Tuesday 14th July at 7-8:30pm for a Webinar which will explore ways we can all work to stop one of the world’s largest arms fair (DSEI) taking place in London next September 2027. Speakers include Kirsten Bayes from Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT) and Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Green Party Councillor and Cabinet Member in Hackney).

Joining details:
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83131707468?pwd=qDjiTLvVFbAWcbYIThZZ5w5aSwLEo4.1
Meeting ID: 831 3170 7468
Passcode: 449692

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Peter Kennard Book Launch
Jun
11

Peter Kennard Book Launch

The groundbreaking artist and long-time CND collaborator, Peter Kennard, is launching his new book STOP at the Whitechapel Gallery on Thursday 11 June 6:30-9 pm.

His new book features 160 unseen photomontages, in them war is seen not as an isolated event but a system organised, repeated and normalised.

Peter Kennard will be signing copies of his newest book from 6:30 at Whitechapel Gallery’s Koenig Bookshop.

Entry is free.

More details can be found here.


In 2022, London CND had the privilege of being joined by Peter Kennard as we attended the V&A’s collection of anti-nuclear posters – report available here.

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No War on Cuba Eye: Witness Report Back
Jun
9

No War on Cuba Eye: Witness Report Back

Join Lewisham and Greenwich on 9 June at Goldsmiths Student Union for a reportback of what conditions are like in Cuba from a group of Londoners who participated in the May Day Brigade.

Vegan food provided. Please make a donation if you are able to help cover costs.

Register here

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New START demo at the US Embassy
May
21

New START demo at the US Embassy

Join CND outside the US Embassy to urge negotiators to extend the crucial nuclear treaty, New START.

Assemble 12 noon outside the US Embassy.

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‘Nakba 78: March for Palestine’ – National Demonstration
May
16

‘Nakba 78: March for Palestine’ – National Demonstration

Save the date to join the Palestine coalition on May 16th to mark 78 years of the Nakba.

Assemble 12 noon in central London, exact location and route TBC.

Protest organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Friends of Al-Aqsa, Stop the War Coalition, Muslim Association of Britain, Palestinian Forum in Britain, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

For any queries please contact information@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.

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Sydenham Peace and Plant Fair
May
16

Sydenham Peace and Plant Fair

Come along to Sydenham and Forest Hill’s Peace and Plant fair at Grow Mayow Community Garden and Park.

There will be stalls and refreshments to fundraise for CND. All welcome!

For any queries (or if you can help with the fair at all) please contact goteamgini@hotmail.com or 020 8690 6117.

 
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Conscientious Objectors' Day
May
15

Conscientious Objectors' Day

Join Peace Pledge Union for Conscientious Objectors' Day

This annual event in Tavistock Square features speeches and music in front of the conscientious objectors' memorial stone, followed by a reading of COs' names from across history. Flowers are laid on the memorial stone, followed by a minute's silence.

Where - Tavistock Square, London, WC1H

When - 1-2pm, Friday 15th May 2026

Speakers include:

  • Emma Sangster from ForcesWatch

  • Michael Elstub from Veterans for Peace

The National Ceremony is always free to attend.

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New START demo at the Russian Embassy
Apr
30

New START demo at the Russian Embassy

Join CND outside the Russian Embassy to urge negotiators to extend the crucial nuclear treaty, New START.

Assemble 12 noon outside the Russian Embassy.

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No War on Iran — Coach to Demonstration at Fairford base
Apr
25

No War on Iran — Coach to Demonstration at Fairford base

Join CND, Stop the War, and Fairford Action for a demonstration against the use of UK bases in Trump’s disastrous war on Iran.

RAF Fairford, from which huge US bombers loaded with 2,000lb bombs have been carrying out twice-daily bombing raids on Iran, is central to the US illegal war. Despite government statements, it can give no guarantee that these raids have not resulted in war crimes.

Join us in calling for an end to the war in Iran, and for Starmer to stop Trump’s use of British bases. Given the fragility of the two-week ceasefire, this protest couldn’t be more critical.

Transport

This coach will be travelling from and back to London, departing outside Nando's next to Kings Cross station at 8:30am and returning around 6:30pm.

For any queries please contact enquiries@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.

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‘Jazz on a Spring Day’ – Musicians for Peace and Disarmament concert
Apr
19

‘Jazz on a Spring Day’ – Musicians for Peace and Disarmament concert

Musicians for Peace and Disarmament are delighted to announce that our next Concert for Peace will be presented by one of the UK’s leading jazz bandleaders, Peter Long (saxophone and clarinet). He will be joined by fellow musicians of the highest calibre and artistry—Juliet Lewis (tenor sax and oboe), John Watson (piano), Jonny Gee (bass), Matt Skeaping (drums), and Shelley King (vocals)—to provide a concert of well-loved jazz classics and songs from the Great American Songbook.

 
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Emergency Fundraiser for Essential Medical Supplies to Cuba
Apr
16

Emergency Fundraiser for Essential Medical Supplies to Cuba

Lewisham and Greenwich CND are coming together to organise an aid fundraiser for Cuba. Proceeds from the fundraiser will purchase essential goods which will be delivered by a delegation of local activists between April and May,

The evening takes place at the Fox & Firkin pub in Lewisham, with live music and speakers celebrating the campaign.

The US blockade on Cuba continues to suffocate the island’s access to essential goods. This aid mission is aiming to break the blockade and deliver aid and support.

If you’re unable to make it to this event, please consider leaving a donation using the ticket link.

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The war on Iran  and the transformation of the Middle East — Meeting
Mar
31

The war on Iran and the transformation of the Middle East — Meeting

The war between Iran and the joint forces of United States and Israel is likely to reshape the political, economic, and security landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for decades. Even if the conflict ends relatively quickly, its consequences will permanently alter alliances, regional power balances, and the global perception of the region.

Join Open Discussions and the Gulf Cultural Club, for an evening that will examine the accelerating the militarisation of the Middle East and economic and phycological fallout once the war draws to a close.

Please register for catering purposes by emailing: d05sa@yahoo.co.uk or text 07795 660 438

Speakers:

  • Carol Turner, prominent British anti‑war and anti‑nuclear activist and chair of London CND.

  • Dr Katerina Dalacoura, Associate Professor in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Director of the LSE Middle East Centre.

  • Mouin Rabbani, Palestinian analyst, writer, and commentator widely recognised for his expertise on Middle East politics and conflict resolution.

Location: 45 Crawford Place, London W1H 4LP

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‘Together: for Palestine and Against the Far right’ – London demonstration
Mar
28

‘Together: for Palestine and Against the Far right’ – London demonstration

Join London CND for what is shaping up to be a large demonstration against the far right and the accompanying rise in militarism as part of the Together Alliance on March 28th.

It is clear that successive governments’ decisions to spend on weapons and war and not essential public services has led to the inequality we see in society today.

CND will be marching alongside our Palestine coalition partners in a feeder march linking up with the Together demo. Meet us at Exhibition Road (Hyde Park end), SW7, at 12 noon.

 


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‘Stop the Global War Machine’ – Wimbledon community meeting
Feb
19

‘Stop the Global War Machine’ – Wimbledon community meeting

Join Merton Peace Coalition/CND for a community meeting discussing how we take a stand against the global war machine.

There is an arms company right here in Merton producing components for F35 jets and nuclear weapons, which are supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza and Trump’s coups in Latin America. We need to take a stand against the global war machine and stop weapons manufacturers operating from within our community. Join us and get involved in the campaign for peace!

Speakers:

Kate Hudson, CND • Ayesha Dar, Merton PSC • Jocelyn Cruywagen, Local trade unionist • Francisco Dominguez, VSC.

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‘Drop the Charges / Defend the Right to Protest / Free Palestine’ – Public meeting
Feb
12

‘Drop the Charges / Defend the Right to Protest / Free Palestine’ – Public meeting

Those advocating for Palestinian rights have been under sustained attack, including CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt and other leaders of the Palestine Coalition.

Join CND at this important public meeting on defending the right to protest!

Guest speakers:

Chris Nineham, Stop the War; Ben Jamal, Palestine Solidarity Campaign; Juliet Stevenson; Yanis Varoufakis; Sophie Bolt, CND; Alex Kenny, Stop the War; and Katy Watts, Liberty.

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‘End the Genocide’ — National March for Palestine
Jan
31

‘End the Genocide’ — National March for Palestine

Israel has killed and wounded hundreds of Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire started. We march again to demand an end to British support for nuclear-armed Israel’s occupation and ongoing genocide.

Join CND and partner organisations this Saturday: Assemble 12 noon in Russell Square, central London, before marching to Whitehall.

Route map:

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‘End the occupation’ – National March for Palestine
Nov
29

‘End the occupation’ – National March for Palestine

Join us to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and to demand an end to British support for nuclear-armed Israel’s occupation and apartheid. 

Assemble 12 noon on Park Lane, before we march to Whitehall.

Protest called by: Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Friends of Al-Aqsa, Stop the War Coalition, Muslim Association of Britain, Palestinian Forum in Britain, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

For any queries, please contact enquiries@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.

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Nurses not Nukes: Eve of Budget protest
Nov
25

Nurses not Nukes: Eve of Budget protest

The government is increasing money for war and nuclear weapons while cutting funding for essential public services and jobs that benefit everyone. Join CND to show the Prime Minister and the Chancellor they should change their priorities, scrap nuclear weapons, and fund welfare, not warfare.

Meet 6 pm on Downing Street – look out for the yellow CND banner.

For any queries, please contact information@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.

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CND Conference — ‘Stop British nuclear expansion: how to reverse the government’s war drive’
Nov
22

CND Conference — ‘Stop British nuclear expansion: how to reverse the government’s war drive’

Join CND for a day of discussion and activism on challenging the rising global threats of nuclear conflict, an accelerating war drive, climate breakdown and the rise of the far right.

As these global threats rise, the British government is expanding its nuclear capabilities, meaning that Britain will be able to launch nuclear weapons from both the sea and sky. This ties Britain even closer to the dangerous leadership of Donald Trump. It increases the risk of nuclear weapons being used in war. And it takes even more money away from our public services.

Help us build public support for the solutions: prioritising diplomacy and global cooperation and real, human security – funding health, education, and climate action.

Click here for a list of speakers and workshops

The conference will take place at The Green House, Ethical Property, 244 – 254 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9DA. Nearest stations: Bethnal Green (Central Line, underground); Cambridge Heath (Weaver Line, Overground).

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No War with Venezuela: Peace and Solidarity Now
Nov
20

No War with Venezuela: Peace and Solidarity Now

Join Lewisham and Greenwich on Thursday, 20 November at 6:30 PM at St. Mary’s Centre, SE13 7UW for a public meeting and community gathering in support of peace, sovereignty, and the right of the Venezuelan people to self-determination.

The campaign against war with Venezuela calls for an end to external aggression, sanctions, and interference that undermine regional stability and people’s livelihoods. What happens in Venezuela matters for all of Latin America and the Caribbean — a threat to one nation’s peace is a threat to the entire region.

Come together to stand against intervention and to support dialogue, solidarity, and respect for international law.

Food will be provided.

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Organized by: Cuba Solidarity Campaign South London, Lewisham and Greenwich CND, Venezuela Solidarity Campaign, Caribbean Labour Solidarity, and the Lewisham and Southwark branch of the Communist Party.

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Stop the War on Sudan: How British Arms Fuels Genocide
Nov
18

Stop the War on Sudan: How British Arms Fuels Genocide

From Lewisham and Greenwich CND

The rivers of Sudan are running with blood, and the trail leads directly to Westminster. While the British government offers empty statements of concern, it continues to license and profit from the very arms that are enabling a campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide. This is not a passive oversight; it is active, profit-driven complicity in mass murder.

We will not be silent. Join Lewish and Greenwhich for an urgent night of exposure, solidarity, and revolutionary hope.

FEATURING: ROGER MCKENZIE
CND vice president and award-winning journalist and author of the essential new work, "THE REBIRTH OF THE AFRICAN PHOENIX."

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“Ending Wars”, Movement for the Abolition of War's 2025 Remembrance Lecture
Nov
9

“Ending Wars”, Movement for the Abolition of War's 2025 Remembrance Lecture

 
MAW invites you to their 2025 Annual Remembrance Lecture on Sunday, 9th November at 3 pm, the subject: “Ending Wars”.

The lecture will take place in Mander Hall, Hamilton House, London WC1H 9BD, the HQ of the National Education Union (NEU). 
 
The lecturer is Lord John Alderdice, who worked as a consultant psychiatrist in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and took an active interest in the psychology of violent political conflict, before becoming involved in almost every aspect of the Irish Peace Process, including the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. He was the first Speaker of the new Northern Ireland Assembly and later one of the four members of the international Independent Monitoring Commission. He now sits in the House of Lords and is currently a member of the Select Committee on International Relations and Defence.
 
John Alderdice is also Director of the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict, based in Oxford, and has co-edited a recently published book, “Ending Wars”, which arose out of a 2024 conference there.
 
With his unique combination of hands-on experience of ending wars and his academic background in studying them, he promises to be an incredibly relevant speaker at this pivotal moment in international relations.

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National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony — London
Nov
9

National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony — London

Join the Peace Pledge Union for the National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony in Tavistock Square, London, at 12 noon on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November, to remember all victims of war.

This annual event happens in front of the memorial stone for conscientious objectors. A two-minute silence will then be observed, and white poppy wreaths will be laid on the memorial in memory of all victims of war, both civilian and military, of all nationalities.

Speakers include:

- Sir Mark Rylance - Oscar-winning actor, director, playwright, peace campaigner and PPU member.

- Rachel Taylor from Every Casualty Counts, an international charity dedicated to ensuring every life lost in armed conflict is recognised.

- Hosted by PPU member Kate Smurthwaite - feminist activist, comedian and star of the News at Kate video series.

See below for more information about the speakers.

All welcome - no need to book.

Shortly after the ceremony, the Movement for the Abolition of War will hold their annual Remembrance Lecture nearby at Hamilton House at 3 pm, with Lord John Alderdice speaking on 'Ending Wars'.

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