Sussex Remembers

Remembrance Sunday Service Brighton 8 Nov 2026 Photo Credit J Barnes.

Thousands have gathered to pay their respects across the county today to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the two world wars and conflicts since.

In Lewes wreaths were laid at the War Memorial on Sunday afternoon.

James MacCleary, MP for the Lewes constituency, which represents Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Polegate, and surrounding villages, layed a sustainable Remembrance wreath handmade by pupils from Priory School's Year 7 Art Club.

The local MP, James MacCleary, asked Priory School in Lewes to help create a more environmentally friendly way to honour those who gave their lives in service. The MP hopes this wreath-making will become a lasting tradition, with new wreaths made in the years to come.

Lewes War Memorial photograph credit C Mellor Seahaven FM.

James MacCleary MP said:

"I asked Priory School to help me create a more sustainable wreath for Remembrance, and the result is wonderful. The Year 7 Art Club has done a fantastic job, and I hope this beautiful wreath will be part of my Remembrance tradition for many years to come.

"A huge thank you to all the pupils involved and to everyone at Priory for helping me find a more sustainable way to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“I am honoured to be laying such a thoughtfully made wreath this Remembrance Sunday.

“We will remember them."

In Seaford The Commonwealth Service of Remembrance will take place on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Seaford Cemetery, Alfriston Road, from 10.30am.

 

 

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