Residents in Bournemouth, Dorset, can attend two memorial events this March to honour fallen sailors and to mark the centenary of a local war memorial chapel. St Peter’s Church’s programme includes a public wreath‑laying on March 5, 2026, and a Service of Requiem for Peace on March 8, 2026. These gatherings provide a way for veterans and families to come together and remember those who served in the Royal Navy.
The first event begins at 11:00 on March 5, 2026, with a parade from the church to the Stone of Remembrance in the Central Gardens. That stone is the HMS Phoebe memorial, which has close historical links with the local naval community. Members of the Bournemouth Royal Naval Association and representatives of 814 Naval Air Squadron are expected to lay wreaths during the ceremony.
The services also mark the centenary of the Chapel of the Resurrection, completed in 1925–26 as a First World War memorial within the church grounds. The chapel was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and recent restoration work and a community project have helped reopen and interpret the chapel so it can continue to serve as a place for reflection.
The Service of Requiem for Peace takes place inside the church on March 8, 2026, at 18:00 and will feature choral music led by St Peter’s music foundation. The events are public; please check St Peter’s Church website or contact the parish office for attendance and access details.
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