In November 2026 the Gallipoli Association was represented at a number of Remembrance events throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Below is a sample of images from those events.

Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey 2026

This year the service was in the presence of HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. The first Field of Remembrance was held in 1928, organised by George Arthur Howson, an officer in the First World War and founder and Chairman of the Poppy Factory. Now in its 98th year, it began with 30,000 poppies being planted before a member of the factory staff designed a small wooden stake with a poppy at its centre, which allowed for a personal message before planting. It is these messages of yours that were written by Clive Summerson and planted in the plot on Tuesday. Carl Lewis, a member of the Royal British Legion donated 100 crosses which was extremely generous.

Clive Summerson planting the Crosses before the Event

The Gallipoli Association Plot Completed

Gallipoli Association Members at the Plot

Clive Summerson at the Gallipoli Association Plot

The Cenotaph Parade on Remembrance Sunday 2026

The Gallipoli Association group consisted of 25 of us which was the largest number representing the Association ever. We included two from Australia, one from America, and the rest from all over the UK, Hampshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey, Sussex, West Midlands, to name just a few. We all met on Horse Guards Parade before setting off to Whitehall where we joined the ranks of the column for civilians.

Gallipoli Association Marchers Assembled at Horse Guard Parade

Wreaths at the Cenotaph

Scores of Wreaths Laid Out After the March

Side View of the Wreaths

Gallipoli Association Marchers Assembling Before the Parade

Remembrance Season in the Holy Land

The Gallipoli Association was pleased to accept the invitation of H. E. Neil Hawkins, Australian Ambassador to Israel, to join in the Service of Remembrance at Beersheba War Cemetery on 1st November. Despite the hot sun in this shadeless cemetery there was an excellent turn out for the service, and everyone welcomed the generous hospitality of the Australians, not least their provision of iced water and fans.

Wreaths laid at the Beersheba War Cemetery

On 8th November 2026, the British Ambassador, H. E. Simon Walters CMG, hosted the annual Service of Remembrance and Dedication at the British War Cemetery, Ramleh. Once again, the Gallipoli Association were proud to lay a wreath remembering all who served.

Wreaths laid at the British War Cemetery, Ramleh

AE1 AE2 Memorial with the Barrow Submariners Association

Gallipoli Association member David Matthews went to to Barrow for the weekend's Remembrance Day events. First job was a short ceremony at the AE1 AE2 memorial with the Barrow Submariners Association. Dave said a few words and placed a cross for his Great Great Uncle PO Steven Gilbert.

AE1 AE2 Memorial with the Barrow Submariners Association

David Matthews at the Memorial

Armistice Day at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle

Armistice Day at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle was organised by HQ 51st Infantry Brigade and HQ Scotland by kind permission of the Trustees. The principal wreath-layers processed into the Memorial at 10.46 in time for the service to commence at 10.50. At 11.00 the two minutes silence was observed followed by a short half hour service. Gallipoli Association member, Jim Duffy laid a wreath on behalf of the Association.

Wreaths Laid at the Foot of the Memorial

Jim Duffy With the Gallipoli Association Wreath

Note: Photos provided by Frances Speakman, Clive Summerson, Hester Huttenbach, Sophie Lawton, Michael D. Robson, Barry Levinson, David Matthews and Jim Duffy.