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11 Nov 2012

Respect war dead by working for peace, say public figures

As ceremonies of Remembrance take place across Britain, a number of public figures have expressed commitment to working for peace in a world of conflict.
10 Nov 2012

Reimagining Remembrance
11 Nov 2011

Methodist youth to hold services of Remembrance on Twitter

Young Methodists are holding two services of Remembrance on Twitter on Sunday, raising awareness of groups working for peace and supporting war veterans and victims.
9 Nov 2011

English FA criticised over Poppies as FIFA agrees compromise

The English FA has been accused of "shamelessly exploiting" the Poppy appeal in its ongoing battle against international football body FIFA.
15 Nov 2010

White Poppy wreath bearers brave abuse in Ottawa

An anti-war group in Ottawa, Canada, has shrugged off abuse and criticism after laying two White Poppy wreaths at the National War Memorial.
6 Nov 2010

Veterans say poppy appeal being used to support war

Veterans from the Falkland Islands and Northern Ireland have criticised the use of the red poppy to support current wars and conflicts.
28 Oct 2010

'Poppy-dissenter' hunting season begins again

It was with a rather heavy heart that I got my first media call today about the annual "red poppy" dust-up - which usually revolves around attacks from the Daily Mail and its kindred spirits on broadcasters, public figures and politicians who don't wear the British Legion Appeal symbol or who raise questions about what the practice means.
11 Nov 2009

Armistice service remembers civilians as well as soldiers among war dead

A special Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey on 11 November, attended by the Queen and leading public figures, remembered the civilians who have died in war as well as soldiers, following calls for change in Remembrance ceremonies.
11 Nov 2008

War remembrance and Christian hope

Today is Remembrance Day. But what is ‘remembering’ in human and Christian terms, asks Simon Barrow? How can we probe beneath the emotion and ceremony in order to discover (and practice) something life-affirming as we recall the tragedy of war?
7 Mar 2007

FAQ 22: Why did you urge people not to wear red poppies for Remembrance Day?

We didn’t.

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