KPC/CND will remember the dropping of the first atomic bomb, on Hiroshima, on that date in 1945.
We shall hold a vigil outside the Bentall Centre in Kingston from noon to 2pm.
The Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Thay Thayalan, and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Jane Lim, have accepted an invitation to attend our candle-lit Hiroshima Commemoration later that day at Kingston Riverside, in Canbury Gardens, starting at 8pm. We shall, as usual, strew white flowers onto the Thames as a gesture in remembrance of the souls of the departed.
All are welcome to join us in these commemorations.
Kingston Peace Council/CND
Phone: 07944 841999
This is not a regular event
Thu, 06/08/2026 - 12:00
Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered
Bradford
CND supporters will gather in Norfolk Gardens (behind the Town Hall) to remember the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – all welcome to join.
For any queries please contact 01274 730795 or email info@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
This is not a regular event
Thu, 06/08/2026 - 13:00
Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered
Sheffield
CND supporters will gather in Tudor Square to remember the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – all welcome to join.
Join Merton Peace Coalition/CND for a Hiroshima Day vigil by Rushmere Pond on Wimbledon Common. The event will include music, poetry, and our annual lantern ceremony.
Families with children are welcome. Please feel free to bring picnic food.
07475 262272 or email mertonpeacecoalition@gmail.com
This is not a regular event
Thu, 06/08/2026 - 19:00
Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered
AbingdonOX14 5EB
Join Abingdon Peace Group to mark the anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima. All welcome. We will be joined by a speaker from Hiroshima.
St Ethelwold's House 30E St Helen Street
Abingdon Peace Group
For any queries please contact 01235 526265 or 07786 055195 or email abingdonpeace@gmail.com
This is a regular event
Thu, 06/08/2026 - 20:00
Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered
Chester
Join Chester Peace Groups for a flower memorial to remember all those who died and suffered as a result of the atomic bombs dropped in 1945, and in the firm belief that it must never happen again.
The Groves Chester CH1 1SD
For any queries or more information, please contact Chester Peace Groups via their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592283862308
This is not a regular event
Fri, 07/08/2026 - 00:00
Women in Black vigil
Brighton
Women in Black vigils take place at the War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton.
War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton
brightonwib@11qp.co.uk
This is a regular event
Fri, 07/08/2026 - 00:00
Silent Vigil for Peace
Newark
Newark Quakers have a programme of monthly silent peace vigils. These will be held from 1200-1245 on Friday 5 June, Friday 3 July, Friday 7 August, Friday 4 September, Friday 2 October, Friday 6 November, Friday 4 December. All are welcome to join us: https://newarkquakers.co.uk/
Newark Market Place, NG24 1DY
This is a regular event
Sat, 08/08/2026 - 00:00
Women in Black Peace Vigil
Oxford
Oxford Women in Black hold a silent vigil for Peace and Justice every Saturday from 2pm to 3pm at the Martyrs Memorial, bottom of St Giles, Oxford.
Contact oxfordwib@gmail.com to go on our WhatsApp group for up to date information about forthcoming vigils.
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