British Turkish Cypriots will again be participating in Remembrance Sunday services at multiple locations across London and Hertfordshire tomorrow, Sunday 8 November, with the community encouraged to attend ceremonies in their local areas to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service.
Driving the community’s wreath-laying this year is the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) and the Turkish Cypriot Remembrance Society. They have arranged for volunteers to represent the community in Haringey, Barnet, Borehamwood and Lambeth, and at two services in Enfield.
“We would love to see as many people as possible come along and support us,” the organisers said in their Remembrance Sunday invitation. “Your presence would mean a great deal and help us ensure that the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.”
Some of the Turkish Cypriot volunteers who took part in Remembrance Services in 2025
Remembering those who served
The Turkish Cypriot Remembrance Society grew out of an initiative by TWPA members whose relatives served with Britain’s armed forces. First announced as the Turkish Cypriot Poppy Society, it launched in North London in September 2023. Alongside organising the community’s participation in Remembrance Sunday services, the society collects family stories, so younger generations can learn about the men and women who served.
During the Second World War, thousands of Turkish Cypriots volunteered for the British Army’s Cyprus Regiment, serving alongside Greek Cypriots. Turkish Cypriot women also served, including as nurses. Read more in T‑VINE’s Remembrance Sunday archive: Britain's Forgotten Soldiers
A national two-minute silence will be observed at 11am, when the National Service of Remembrance begins at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
Where Turkish Cypriot wreaths will be laid on Sunday 8 November
- Haringey — Kayahan Beyzade Elliott and Semahat Mustafa. The civic service at Wood Green War Memorial on High Road is listed for 10.40am. Crouch End News
- Barnet — Seyyare Beyzade and Taylan Beyzade Elliott.
- Borehamwood — Mine Ekmekçioğlu.
- Enfield (Edmonton Green) — Hülya Değirmencioğlu. The service at Edmonton War Memorial on The Green (N9 0TZ) starts at 10.40am, with the parade setting off from St Martin’s Road at 10.30am. Enfield Council
- Enfield Town — Hülya Değirmencioğlu. The service at Enfield War Memorial, at Chase Side and Windmill Hill (EN2 6SG), starts at 3pm. Enfield Council
- Lambeth — Nurperi Mehmet.
For the exact wreath-laying venues and times in Barnet, Borehamwood and Lambeth, readers can contact the TWPA.
READ MORE
North London launch event for new Turkish Cypriot Poppy Society, 4 Sept. 2023
Creating a fitting remembrance for Turkish Cypriots – Britain’s forgotten soldiers, 20 May 2021
T‑VINE’s Remembrance Sunday archive. Britain's Forgotten Soldiers
