On Sunday 8 November 2026, communities across the Holme Valley will come together to remember and honour those who have lost their lives in service to their country.
Holme Valley Parish Councillors will be attending Remembrance Sunday services and laying wreaths at war memorials throughout the area on behalf of the Parish Council and the communities it represents.
Residents are warmly invited to join their local commemorations and pay their respects.
Remembrance Sunday Services – 8 November 2026
Brockholes – 10.50am
Wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, followed by a service at St George’s Church at 11am.
Hepworth – 9.30am
Service at Holy Trinity Church, followed by an Act of Remembrance at the church lychgate.
Holmbridge – 10.50am
Wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial in the grounds of St David’s Church, followed by a service inside the church.
Holmfirth – 10.45am
Service at Holy Trinity Parish Church, where the wreath will first be laid before being taken to the War Memorial at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital.
Honley – 10.30am
Gather at St Mary’s Church for a procession to the War Memorial, where an Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 11am. The procession will then return through the village centre, finishing at People’s Park at approximately 11.20am.
Netherthong – 10.50am
Ceremony at the War Memorial, followed by a service at All Saints Church.
New Mill – 10.30am
Remembrance service at Christ Church, followed by a procession and an indoor Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony.
Upperthong – 10.50am
Service at St John’s Church, followed by a Ceremony of Remembrance at the church lychgate.
Please note that some arrangements remain subject to final confirmation.
Holme Valley Parish Council extends its thanks to the churches, the Royal British Legion, community organisations and volunteers who help organise these important commemorations each year.
We will remember them.