MP joins annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Havant

The day began with a parade from the Royal British Legion’s Havant branch Headquarters in Brockhampton Lane towards the War Memorial outside St Faith’s Church, led by bagpiper, Denton Smith, and drums courtesy of Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band.

In the parade, Mr Mak and civic dignitaries were joined by veterans, serving soldiers, cadets, Scouts, Guides and representatives of the Royal British Legion.

Crowds gathered at the War Memorial where a Public Act of Remembrance then took place. A two-minute silence was observed followed by the laying of wreaths.

This was followed by a Civic Remembrance Service at St Faith's Church, led by the Rector of Havant, Canon Tom Kennar, where Mr Mak gave a reading.

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Mr Mak had joined local volunteers and supporters of the Royal British Legion in Havant and Hayling Island to help sell poppies. He is Vice-President of the RBL's Havant branch and a longstanding Legion volunteer.

Mr Mak said: "Every year at Remembrancetide, I am honoured to take part in events across the Havant Constituency to honour the service and sacrifice of all those have served and continue to serve our country.

"I thank local residents for supporting for the Poppy Appeal and participating in events on Remembrance Sunday and throughout Remembrancetide in 2026 in and around Havant."