Didsbury war remembrance

Lees Street/Constable Street War Memorial

Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025 at 10:45 AM

• Wreath laying
• Volunteers create large poppies and fundraise with local businesses
• Poppies placed on lamp posts along Hyde Road
• Led by local vicar, volunteers, and councillors

Gorton Cemetery

Address: Thornwood Avenue, M18 7LB

Date: Tuesday, 11th November at 10:40 AM

• Arranged by Royal British Legion and Friends of Gorton Cemetery
• Supported by Bereavement team (Jim Birch, Ops Manager)
• Service conducted by local church
• Attended by schools including Write Robinson’s choir

Gorton Library – Gorton Hub

Location: Garrett Way

• Coffee morning during the week (date to be confirmed)
• Promotion with poppies and bunting
• Poppy sales

Debdale Park

• Artist-led family activity: Making Mini Poppy Plaques
• Free event with all materials supplied
• Saturday, 8th November from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM