Hammondville to reflect on 100th anniversary of Armistice
The south-west Sydney community is invited to join HammondCare residents, clients and staff in reflecting on the legacy of World War I and the sacrifices made by veterans.
The south-west Sydney community is invited to join HammondCare residents, clients and staff in reflecting on the legacy of World War I and the sacrifices made by veterans.
November 11, 2018, marks 100 years since the first Armistice Day saw a beginning to the end of the Great War. Many older Australians were born into a nation forever changed by Australia’s involvement in WWI.
To commemorate this important anniversary, HammondCare will be hosting a week of events in Hammondville from November 5-9 with the support of the NSW Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Liverpool City Council.
HammondCare Head of Pastoral Care and Volunteer Services, the Reverend Andrew Nixon, said he hoped the week would be a chance to unite the local community and reflect on a significant historical milestone.
Pictured: Items on display at Hammondville
“Remembrance Day is a recognition of Australians who have served, and continue to do so, in many theatres of war. Our Defence Forces have also played significant roles in peacekeeping missions and in response to disasters in Australia and beyond,” Mr Nixon said.
“It’s important to remember that we are a society of people who depend on each other, that we each have a role to play as citizens of the world, and that peace and freedom is something we can never take for granted.
“The week leading up to Remembrance Day will be a chance to reminisce, and to bring together multiple generations to acknowledge the sacrifice of thousands of people who have served in the Defence Forces and beyond to protect our freedoms.”
Mr Nixon, a Royal Australian Navy Reserve chaplain, said the Invictus Games had reminded Australians of the physical and mental sacrifices made by servicemen and women to this day.
The historic Bond House aged care home will feature an evolving art exhibition and memorabilia display throughout the week. Special daily events include a Cadets parade, arts workshop and swing band – see below for full schedule.
The week will conclude with a Memorial Service at 10.30am on Friday, November 9, followed by an Armistice High Tea with special guest speaker Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons.
The events will take place at several HammondCare facilities on Judd Avenue, Hammondville. Any members of the public interested in attending can contact Peter Archer on 8788 3020 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Remembrance Week program
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Day |
Activity |
Theme/Details |
Time |
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Monday 5th |
Opening of Exhibition |
War and Wartime Propaganda |
All day |
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Poetry and Singalong |
In times of war and peace |
1.30 - 2.30pm |
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Tuesday 6th |
Exhibition Day 2 |
Animals and Machines |
All day |
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Melbourne Cup |
Various activities |
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Wednesday 7th |
Exhibition Day 3 |
Reports of War - Art, photography and journalism |
All day |
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Art Competition |
Judging of school entries |
10 - 11am |
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Cadets Parade |
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Thursday 8th |
Exhibition Day 4 |
War, Romance and Fashion |
All day |
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Arts on Prescription Workshop |
For HammondCare residents |
10am – 12pm |
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Vintage Car Rides |
For HammondCare residents and families |
10am – 12pm |
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The Armistice Ball |
Music and Fashion: 1914 - 1945 |
1.30 - 3.30pm |
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The Swing Sisters and Band |
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Fashion Parade |
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Friday 9th |
Remembrance Day Memorial Service |
Honouring those who have served |
10.30 - 11.30am |
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Armistice High Tea |
Including cake decorating competition |
1.30 - 2.30pm |