Stratford Anzac Day commemorations 2022

Council is pleased to announce the following activity to commemorate Anzac Day in Stratford for 2022.

Wreath and Lantern Making Workshop

22 April 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm

War Memorial Centre

Join us in making a wreath to lay in the Hall of Remembrance and lanterns to be used in the Anzac Day services. Note: as this is an indoor activity face masks are required to be worn.

Attendees are asked to bring their own secateurs if they have them, and greenery and flowers to add their own personal touch. Some flowers will be provided but donations of flowers would be most appreciated. People interested in making lanterns are asked to bring any medium-large sized jars they have.

Those who prefer to drop off pre-made wreaths can do so between 1.00pm and 2.00pm directly to the Hall of Remembrance on Friday 22 April.

Hall of Remembrance

22 April to 25 April

Opening hours: 6:00am to 5:00pm

Visit the Hall of Remembrance in the Municipal Building on Broadway to pay respect to Stratford residents who lost their lives in the first and second world wars.

This unique roll of honour was officially opened with photos of World War 1 soldiers in 1920 by His Royal Highness Edward, Prince of Wales. The World War 2 soldiers were unveiled on Anzac Day in 1951 by His Worship the Mayor N.H. Moss Esq.

Parade and Dawn Service - Stratford

25 April 6.00am parade starts

The parade procession will leave from the netball courts past the Malone Gates down Fenton Street and on to Miranda Street towards the War Memorial Centre where the service will start. Following the service a light breakfast will be served inside the War Memorial Centre. Note: masks are required to be worn if attending the light breakfast.

If you would like to be participate in this year’s parade please contact Chade Julie on 027 287 9944 or email cjulie@stratford.govt.nz

Volunteers will be placing crosses on war veterans’ graves in the Pioneer Cemetery, RSA sections of Kopuatama Cemetery and the old cemetery on Regan Street on Friday 22 April.

Service - Kohuratahi

25 April
10am start

Our eastern district communities acknowledge Anzac Day with a service at the Kohuratahi monument from 10am. All welcome.

Wall of Poppies - Kowhai Room, Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre

The ‘Wall of Poppies’ is an Anzac Day community art installation in remembrance of the First World War, and was designed to be created with the Stratford community through ‘take and make’ craft packs, as well as in collaboration with schools and community organisations.

You can see the completed Wall of Poppies from Miranda Street, outside the Library and Visitor Information Centre (opposite the Cenotaph). Well done to everyone who contributed to this creative display of community collaboration!