On Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2026, Brethren and Companions from across the Province of West Kent joined their local communities to honour all those who gave their lives in the service of their country, and to remember the many who have served and continue to serve.

Standing with our communities

As in previous years, the Province officially supported the Mayors at Remembrance parades in Sevenoaks, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells and Sidcup. At each, members of the Province marched through the town centre alongside veterans, serving personnel, cadets, Scouts, Guides, local clergy and choirs, and many other community groups, before gathering at the war memorial for the Act of Remembrance.

As the two minutes’ silence fell, our members stood shoulder to shoulder with their neighbours. Wreaths bearing the West Kent Freemasons crest and the words “Lest We Forget” were then laid on behalf of the Province, among the many tributes from local organisations, schools and families.

Beyond these official parades, members also represented the Province at Remembrance services in other locations throughout West Kent. Many joined the services in their own towns and villages to pay their respects.

With the approval of the Provincial Grand Master, members attending the parades wore Craft or Royal Arch regalia as a mark of respect.

Joined by our friends from the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons

At Sidcup, we were delighted to be joined by our friends from the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. We paraded and paid our respects together, and it was a pleasure to share such an important occasion with them.

Thank you

Our sincere thanks go to everyone who gave up their Sunday morning to attend. We also thank those who led and assisted at each parade, and Jon Nicholson and the Provincial Events Team for coordinating the arrangements across the Province. Thanks too to the Mayors and local organisers who welcomed us so warmly.

If you would like to join us at a Remembrance parade next year, please contact the Provincial Events Team at events@westkentmasons.org.uk.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
We will remember them.

Photos from the day