Services of Remembrance bring together residents across our borough to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the many men and women from their communities who have served, or who have supported or lost someone who has.
You will find the details of events remembrance events across Blaenau Gwent below. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many organisations and volunteers across the borough who organise these important events.
Saturday 7th November 2026
Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir, Remembrance Concert.
Venue: Tredegar Orpheus Choir Hall, Rawlinson Terrace, Tredegar. Saturday 7th November 7.00 PM. Tickets: £5.00 Available from our Secretary. Contact: 07583 897170
Saturday
6pm Act of Remembrance at Swffryd War Memorial.
Remembrance Parades Sunday 8th November 2026
Abertillery
Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be held in Abertillery on Sunday, 8th November 2026. Assemble at 10.15am at the top end of Church Street, march off at 10.30am through Church Street, via Hill Street and Somerset Street, to arrive at the War Memorial for 10.45am, for the Service of Remembrance.
Abertillery (Blaenau Gwent Rows)
Sunday 8th November 2026 at 4.00pm Wreaths will be laid at the memorial.
Bourneville
Sunday 8th November 2026. Assemble at Community Hall at 3.00pm wreaths will be laid at the war memorial.
Brynmawr
Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be held in Brynmawr on Sunday, 8th November 2026, assembling at 10.15am outside the Social Club (old Legion Club) on King Street and will set off at approximately 10.25am, via King Street, Somerset Street and Bailey Street to arrive at the War Memorial on Market Square for the Service of Remembrance to commence at 10.45am, after which, the parade will reassemble on Alma St. and proceed back to Brynmawr Social Club (previously the Royal British Legion) via Bailey Street, Somerset Street and King Street.
Cwm
The Parade will assemble on Sunday 8th November 2026 in the car park at Cwm Business Centre Marine St, Cwm, at approximately 10.20am, and at 10.30am will proceed via Marine Street to the War Memorial outside the library building on Cannings Street for the Service of Remembrance, which will commence at 10.50 am.
Ebbw Vale
The Parade will assemble on Sunday 8th November 2026 in Bethcar Street near Weatherspoon’s, Ebbw Vale, at 10.15 am, and at 10.30 am, will proceed via Market Street and Libanus Road to the War Memorial for the Service of Remembrance, which will commence at 10.50 am.
After the Service, the parade will re-form and march back up Libanus Road with the salute being taken in Market Street before being dismissed.
Refreshments will be served at the Adult Education Centre on James Street following the parade being dismissed.
A further Service of Remembrance will also be held at Christ Church, Ebbw Vale at 6.00pm. The service is organised by Churches Together. Uniformed Organisations are invited to parade their standards at the Service and requested to arrive at 5.30pm.
A Cordial Invitation is extended to all!
Llanhilleth
The Llanhilleth Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 8th November 2026 at the War Memorial outside Llanhilleth Institute, to commence at 10.45am.
Nantyglo & Blaina
Remembrance Day Parade and Service to be held in the Nantyglo & Blaina area on Sunday, 8th November 2026, commencing at 2.10 pm from Garn Cross, Nantyglo, proceeding to the War Memorial, Central Park, Blaina for a Service of Remembrance at 2.45 pm.
Following the Service, the parade will re-form and march to the Institute/Library, High Street, Blaina, the salute will be taken at the Old Council District Offices, with the Parade being dismissed outside Blaina Institute/Library Building.
Following completion of the Service and Parade, refreshments will be available at the Cons Club High Street Blaina
Rassau & Beaufort
The Service of Remembrance for the Rassau & Beaufort area will be held on Sunday, 8th November 2026.
The parade will assemble at 1.30pm at the main entrance of the Beaufort Theatre and at 1.45pm will march down Beaufort Rise to the Cenotaph for the service of remembrance.
After the service the parade will reform and march back up Beaufort Rise where the salute will be taken before being dismissed at the Beaufort Ballroom.
Following dismissal of the parade, refreshments will be available in the Beaufort Ballroom where everyone is welcome.
Tredegar
Remembrance Day Parade will be held in Tredegar on Sunday 8th November 2026. the arrangements include a Church service at St George’s Church between 10.00am-10:20am, then the parade will form outside the church setting off at 10:30am heading through Church Street, Commercial Street, (Queen Victoria Street), Castle Street and Morgan Street into Bedwellty Park making its way to the War Memorial where the normal Service of Remembrance will take place along with the Two Minutes Silence and Wreath Laying ceremony. After which attendees will then disband.
Hosted by Tredegar Veterans Support Hub and Cymru Creations at The Queen’s Ballroom, Tredegar. Community Remembrance Sunday Event featuring live music performances by Krazy Legs Kevin, Bobby Lee Ray and Trinity (as seen on The Voice UK). Sunday November 8th 16:00. Tickets £10
Armistice Day Wednesday 11th November
Ebbw Vale
10:50am Service of Remembrance Location: Ebbw Vale Shopping Centre.
Tredegar
11:05am Act of Remembrance Location: WWI Commemorative bench, Commercial Street, Tredegar.
11:20am Act of Remembrance Location: WWI Commemorative bench, Peacehaven, Tredegar.
11:35am Act of Remembrance Location: WWI Commemorative bench, Sirhowy Village Green, Tredegar.
If you would like your event added to this list, please contact Carolyn.Jenkins@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk