Column: Bassetlaw proud to be holding annual Remembrance Day events

Commemorations as part of Remembrance Day are becoming even more visible and once again, as we prepare to gather to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our armed forces, Bassetlaw District Council will proudly host events in Worksop.

A large part of the ceremony on Sunday 8th November is the parade, which will form up in front of Worksop Town Hall on the Old Market Square at 10:10am before making its way down to the town’s War Memorial.

A short wreath laying service and act of remembrance, along with a two-minute silence will follow at 11am, and we invite everyone, including current and former members of the armed forces and their families, to be part of this special time of reflection.

In Retford, we have also proudly supported the Royal British Legion as they host their annual Remembrance event in the Market Square, with the service beginning at 10:45am.

Alongside both commemorations, short ceremonies will also take place on Armistice Day, 11th November, on the Old Market Square, Worksop, and the Market Square in Retford from 10:50am.

In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday the Royal British Legion is again working tirelessly through the annual Poppy Appeal to raise vital funds that provide support for serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Please support them if you can.

In other news, our 2026 annual canvass is underway. This is when we check that your household’s electoral details are up to date.

You may have had a text, a letter, or an email from us, asking you to check your details and let us know if anything has changed so you don’t miss the chance to have your say on local decisions.

If you’re not sure whether you’re registered to vote, our Electoral Services team will be happy to help. You can call them on 01909 533 252.

Finally, a reminder that voting takes place in the Worksop East By-Election on Thursday 29th October. If you live in this Ward and you are eligible to vote, please remember to bring accepted forms of photo ID when voting in person. You can find a full list of these on the Electoral Commission website - www.electoralcommission.org.uk

The results of this election will be shared on the Bassetlaw District Council website after polling closes at 10pm.