National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony - London

The National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony happens every year in front of the memorial stone for conscientious objectors. We will observe two minutes' silence and white poppy wreaths will be laid on the memorial in memory of all victims of war, both civilian and military, of all nationalities.

With speakers including...

• Nelufar Hedayat - Emmy Award-winning Afghan-British journalist, producer, director and presenter. Born in Kabul and arriving in the UK as a child refugee, Nelufar has reported from war zones, directed documentaries on global trafficking networks and the climate crisis, and hosted podcasts on war and culture.
• Phineas Harper - writer, sculptor, broadcaster and prominent white poppy wearer from the Midlands. A regular contributor to the Guardian, they were previously Chief Executive of the charity Open City and chair of the Design Council Homes Taskforce. They serve on the board of the 20th Century Society and were formerly a trustee of Woodcraft Folk.
• Hosted by PPU member Kate Smurthwaite - feminist activist, comedian and writer. Kate performs all over the UK and internationally, and stars in the News at Kate video series. She has worked with asylum seekers through Women For Refugee Women and Women Asylum Seekers Together.

More speakers to be announced shortly...

When - 12 noon - 1pm, Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2026

Where - Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9EU

All welcome - no need to book.