It’s time to remember current and past Australian armed services personnel by attending one of the many Anzac Day commemoration services on the Beaches on Friday, 25 April. On 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops (the ANZACs) landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula, where they, along with other Commonwealth Forces, held their ground for eight months against a Turkish force with both sides suffering casualties. The Anzac spirit has become a benchmark for courage, mateship and determination.
For those looking to attend a service near them on the Northern Beaches and North Shore, we’ve prepared an extensive list for you to review.
Manly Warringah
Balgowlah RSL Sub-Branch: Dawn Service at 6 am at the Cenotaph followed by refreshments in the Club. Balgowlah RSL is also holding a march at 10.45 am on Anzac Sunday, 27 April, down Ethel Street to RSL, followed by refreshments.
Brookvale & Mona Vale Ex-Services Club: March at 7am from Brookvale Public School to Brookvale bus depot.
Collaroy RSL Sub-Branch: Sunset service from 5 pm to 5.30 pm at Collaroy Beach.
Dee Why RSL: Dawn service at 5 am, Ted Jackson Reserve at Dee Why Beach. Reserved seating for those unable to stand for long periods. A complimentary shuttle bus will be available from DYRSL to Dee Why Beach from 5 am enjoy a $5 Bacon & Egg roll in Battery House. Traditional 2-UP activities from noon.
Forestville RSL Sub-Branch: Dawn Service at 5.30 am at the Cenotaph, followed by breakfast for attendees.
Harbord Diggers: Family-friendly non-ticketed commemoration service from 8 am, followed by a flyover by the Royal Australian Air Force at 9 am. Tickets for 2UP at noon are $10 and can be purchased online at harborddiggers.com.au.
Manly War Memorial: Dawn service at 4.25 am (arrive at 4am) in front of Manly Town Hall. Plus a Commemorative Service at 11am (arrive by 10.40).
Manly Dam: Dawn Service at 5.30 am (arrive by 5.15) at the Cenotaph, in Section One.
Pittwater
Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch: Dawn service at 5.50 am at Dunbar Park, followed by breakfast in the Club, a march at 10.45 am, followed by a commemorative service at 11.30 am. Avalon is also holding a commemorative members’ lunch at the Club from 12 to 3 pm on Anzac Sunday, 27 April.
Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch: Dawn service at 6 am in front of Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Pittwater RSL Sub-Branch: Dawn service at 5.20 am at the Lower Cenotaph followed by breakfast in the Club
RSL LifeCare ANZAC Village: (The War Vets): Dawn service at 6 am at Veterans Parade Cenotaph.
Terrey Hills: Commemorative service at 10.50 am (arrive 10.30) at the Frank Beckman Reserve War Memorial, 12 Yulong Avenue, Terrey Hills.
North Shore
North Sydney War Memorial: Sunday 13 April at 10am. Kirribilli RSL Sub-branch. The North Sydney RSL Sub-branch dawn service will also be held onFriday 25 April at 5.45am.
Willoughby Park: Friday 25 April at 7am. Held by the Willoughby Legion Ex-services Club commemorative service
Georges Heights Parade Ground: Friday 25 April at 5.30am will be the time Mosman RSL Sub-branch hold their dawn service at Georges Heights.
