Anzac Memorial Service & Luncheon
Each year on the Sunday immediately before Anzac Day a Memorial Church service is held at the clubrooms followed by Luncheon.
Anzac Vigil
The Anzac Vigil commences at 6pm on the 24th of April each year at the War Memorial, Blackwood Roundabout. Youth of various service groups including the Fire Brigade, Guides, Scouts, St John Ambulance and many others hold a vigil at the memorial throughout the night until relieved by Senior Defence personnel at 6am Anzac Day.
Dawn Service -
Blackwood War Memorial
Every year on the 25th of April people of Blackwood and surrounding districts meet at the War Memorial, Blackwood roundabout at 6.30am for a Dawn Service. Approximately 2,500 people attend the service each year.
The Blackwood Anzac March leaves the Brighton Parade car park at 6.15am and proceeds down Shepherds Hill Road to the Memorial.
At the conclusion of the Dawn Service an invitation is extended to all who have gathered to meet at the clubrooms for coffee and a BBQ breakfast.
Commemoration Services - Surrounding Areas
Cherry Gardens -
Cherry Gardens War Memorial
8.30am
Coromandel Valley -
Coromandel Valley War Memorial
9.00am
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