Remembrance Day Commemoration 11 November
Traditionally, a two minute silence is observed at 11:00am on the 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate the end of World War I in 1918. 11th November is known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Poppy Day.
This anniversary is now used to remember all the people who have died in wars since World War I.
Bedford Campus
10:50am for prompt start at 10:55am: Ground Floor in the Gateway Building by reception.
6pm: Candlelit walk of remembrance on the Bedford Campus labyrinth.
Luton
10:50am for prompt start at 10:55am: Gallery Space by Campus Centre Reception.
Note: The entrance doors will be closed to avoid disruption – please access the campus centre via Vicarage St. or St Ann’s Road.
Staff who are unable to attend either commemoration may watch the RadioLab 97.1 Facebook livestream or listen to the broadcast on Student RadioLab 97.1fm or online: radiolab.beds.ac.uk/player
Poppies and donation boxes are available at Luton Receptions, Bedford Gateway Reception, the Gateway Cafe on the Bedford Campus and at reception in UBMK.
Remembrance Stations
There will be Remembrance Stations for those who have died in conflict or to remember someone you have loved and lost at the Luton Campus Centre Gallery Space and in the Gateway Building on Bedford Campus
Remembrance Sunday Services
On Sunday 10 November, the University will be represented at Remembrance Day services in Luton and Bedford with wreaths being laid at the war memorials in each town. All staff and students are invited to attend these services.