Page 38 • The HERALD • 29th October 2026 ‘Come and Sing’ Fauré’s Requiem ‘Come and Sing’ Fauré’s Requiem at Beaulieu Abbey Church for Remembrance on Saturday 7th November. Join as a singer or member of the audience for this special performance of Fauré’s Requiem with war poetry and readings. Conducted by Chris Burton, this special evening o ers a unique opportunity to re ect and remember through the power of music and words. 2pm rehearsal for singers, with the concert starting at 6pm. For more details visit: music@beaulieu.org Poppy Display At All Saint’s Church Fawley All Saint’s Church in Fawley have put together a display of poppies which is available to view during this years’ Poppy Appeal. ere is a display of both red poppies, remembering people who died in con ict during World War I and World War II, and purple poppies, to remember the animals that died during the con icts. e display will be open daily until 11th November, during this time the church will be open 10am - 4pm, or dusk whichever is earlier. On Saturdays and Sundays during the appeal, refreshments will be available. e annual Remembrance Service will be at 3pm on Sunday 8th November which is open to all. Any donations made during this time will go directly to the Poppy Appeal. The church would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the local community who have been knitting or crocheting poppies for the display. Remembrance Service In Hythe On Sunday 8th November, all are invited to join the Remembrance Service at St John’s Church in Hythe at 10.30am. Due to the large numbers expected at this service, there will also be an over ow congregation in St John’s Hall; they also plan to have the service relayed outside as well. Following the 10.30am service in St John’s Church, there will be a short outdoor service with wreath laying at Prospect Place. Remembrance Service in Dibden Purlieu A Remembrance Service will be held at St Andrew’s Church in Dibden Purlieu on Sunday 8th November at 10.30am. Remembrance Services at Beaulieu, Exbury and East Boldre Churches Sunday 8th November Remembrance Sunday Service, 10am at Beaulieu Abbey Church. With Act of Remembrance approximately 10.45am around the War Memorial. Sunday 8th November Act of Remembrance, 3pm at St Paul’s, East Boldre. Wednesday 11th November Act of Remembrance, 10.45am at St Katharine’s, Exbury. Volunteers beginning to assemble part of the poppy display Service of Remembrance and Cold War Period, Civil Defence Talk e Lordshill and Lordswood Historical Society meet on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 12noon in the lounge of Manston Court, Lordshill, SO16 8HF. On Wednesday 11th November there will be a Service of Remembrance at Hollybrook Cemetery at 11am. Followed on Thursday 12th November for a Cold War Period, Civil Defence talk by Alan House. No membership fees, just £2 on the door which includes tea/co ee and biscuits. ere will also be a ra e. For further information contact Chairman Bryan Norton on: 07866 348032. Last Rungs by David K Wilson© Growing up he’d dreamed of the army His father a soldier before His Dad and Grandad proud of the colours Yet seldom spoke of the war Standing in line with his unit Waiting that November day To climb the rungs of the ladder Each rung a step the wrong way He’d joined up the day of his birthday The one thing he’d dreamed he would do Following family tradition In whose footsteps he was sure he’d get through He knew a lot lay before him And only the fittest survive He was fit and able placed his cards on the table Then suddenly scared for his life Bright sunlight slanted through stained glass As the priest welcomed everyone there He spoke of the brave and the fallen On land at sea in the air And of those who died for their country Departing this life we all know He stood very still in the old village church All around him red poppies glowed He remembered mates who had made it And the boys lost on the way He remembered the whistle the dread of that moment The last rungs and all the affray He felt proud to remember the fallen Amid the Red Poppies that day Proud of his family tradition Taking pride in Remembrance Day Sunlight slanted through stained glass To shine on the Poppies that day As he said a prayer to The Father Dear Lord Please show us a much better way!
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