Want to know what is happening in Lane Cove on ANZAC Day? Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about ANZAC Day in Lane Cove and a guide to activities after the ceremony and trading hours for our local cafes/restaurants and supermarkets. This year, trading hours have changed since new regulations were introduced, which now prohibit large stores like supermarkets from opening at 1.00 pm on ANZAC Day. They will now close all day. There are also some interesting activities and talks in the lead up to ANZAC Day – link at the bottom of this article.
Lane Cove ANZAC Day Ceremony
Is there a Dawn Service in Lane Cove?
We get asked this a lot — and the answer is no.
A former RSL Sub-Branch president once explained that many local veterans prefer to attend the Dawn Service at the Cenotaph in the CBD, then return to Lane Cove for the local mid-morning service.
If you’re looking for a Dawn Service on the north side of the bridge, there is one held at the North Sydney War Memorial.
Is there an ANZAC Day Ceremony in Lane Cove? If so, where and what time?
The ANZAC Day ceremony is on Friday, 25 April 2025, at The Canopy at 7.15 am.
Where can I park?
You can park at The Canopy, Little Street Car Park, Harris Farm Car Park and Lane Cove Market Square Car park. Lane Cove Council are encouraging people to walk as there is great demand for parking due to the number of people who attend the ceremony.
Despite numerous requests from Lane Cove Council, the Lane Cove Market Square carpark lifts can be an issue. Woolworths is not open which means access via the travellators is cut off, and the lifts are not always programmed correctly. They should be programmed to skip the Woolworths level and stop at the ground floor, but sometimes access to all levels is restricted. If this is the case, you need to walk towards the Harris Farm building and take the stairs near BWS up to Burns Bay Road.
Who organises the ANZAC Day event?
The Lane Cove RSL Sub-Branch and the Lane Cove Council put a great deal of effort into the ceremony, so please come along and remember Lane Cove locals who served to protect our country.
Will Poppies be Sold?
Lane Cove Rotary will be selling handmade crocheted Poppies.
Where Can I Find Details About the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch?
If there are any current or ex-serving military personnel in the Lane Cove Council area, the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch would like to invite you to join their sub-branch.
Local members of the sub-branch say the benefits of joining RSL NSW, and in particular, your local Sub-Branch are comradeship, a sense of belonging, and local military history presentation. You can also be involved in fundraising and supporting local commemorative events.
If anyone is interested in joining the Lane Cove RSL Sub-Branch, contact the Assistant Secretary – [email protected] to find out more details.
The Lane Cove RSL Sub-Branch look forward to seeing everyone at the Anzac Day Ceremony.
Will Rosemary be available?
The Lane Cove Council also hands out Rosemary and Orders of Service.
Rosemary is a traditional ANZAC Day emblem of remembrance. A sprig of rosemary is pinned to a coat lapel or held in place by medals. Rosemary has particular significance as it grows wild on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Are There Any Other Ceremonies in Lane Cove?
Lane Cove Bowling Club
The Lane Cove Bowling Club will hold its service at 11.00 am. The service will include:
- Address
- Wreath Laying
- Ode of Remembrance
- Last Post
- One Minute Silence
- The Rouse
- National Anthem
The Lane Cove Bowling Club is located at 151 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove.
Lane Cove ANZAC Day Events
Where will Two-Up Be Played?
During the day, our local clubs and pubs have special events and activities for you to enjoy.
The Alcott
Join The Alcott as they commemorate ANZAC Day. From the Dawn Service to the traditional Two-Up in the afternoon, they will honour the ANZAC spirit with a day of remembrance, mateship, and great food.
ANZAC Breakfast
Two-Up from 2PM
Step into tradition and try your luck with Two-Up, the classic ANZAC Day game. Gather your mates, grab a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere as we pay tribute to those who have served.
Book your table now and join us for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration at The Alcott.
Book a table in advance by calling 9428 5155 or book online.
The Longueville Sporting Club (aka the Diddy)
Enjoy two-up and live music on ANZAC Day.
Two-Up will be running from 2 pm!
Bookings will be essential, so get in fast. Book here.
The Longueville Hotel
The Longy will be open from 10.00 am till 3 .00 am on ANZAC Day.
Lane Cove Bowling Club
There will be 2-Up starting from 2 pm.
Porters Northwood
They are open from 12.00 pm to 8 pm on ANZAC Day.
ANZAC DAY MUSIC
The Mike Kenny’s Blue Hues will be playing at the Pottery Green Performance Space on ANZAC DAY AT 7.30 pm.
Mike Kenny served in the military and was in the Air Command Band from 2003 to 2007.
Event: Mike Kenny’s Blue Hues, in Concert
Where: Pottery Green Performance Space (park in the Little Street Car Park near the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre and take the lift up to the Pottery Green Performance Space).
When: 7:30 pm Friday 25th April 2025
Cost: $25
Booking Link: Tickets available through here and at the door.
Cafes/Restaurant Opening Hours on ANZAC Day
Cafes
Most Coffee Shops in Lane Cove are open, and they will serve coffee prior to the ceremony. If you want to have brunch or coffee after the service, book a table with your favourite cafe/eatery because, after the service, the cafes are packed as everyone wants a table at the same time.
Bakery/Bread
Bakers Delight is open from 7.00 pm to 2.00 pm
Restaurants
Garcon will be open from 6 am – book here for after the ceremony.
Masala Kitchen will be open.
Four Frogs Creperie will be open from 8.30 am and you can have a savoury galette for brunch or a crepe – book here.
Lane Cove Shopping/Retail on ANZAC Day
Supermarkets
Harris Farm Markets will be open with normal trading hours.
Coles, ALDI and Woolworths will be closed
Convenience Stores
Jack and Co is open on ANZAC DAY all day. Centro Lane Cove West is open on ANZAC Day all day.
Bread
Bakers Delight will be open from 7 pm until 2pm
Retail
As locals own numerous retail shops in Lane Cove and fall within the exceptions below – they will be open, but usually, they adopt Sunday Trading hours (start at 10.00 am) or are only open from 1 pm to 4 pm.
All shops must remain closed until 1 pm unless they are a small business (owned by one company or two people) or they are an exempt shop. Exempt shops are defined as:
- Book shops
- Cake and pastry shops
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Chemists shops
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Cooked provision shops
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Florists shops
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Fruit and vegetable shops
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Newsagencies
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Nurseries
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Pet shops
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Recorded music, video or dvd shops
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Restaurants, cafes or kiosks
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Seafood shops
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Shops ancillary to venues for playing sport of physical recreation
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Souvenir shops
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Take-away food and drink shops
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Tobacconists shops
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Vehicle shops, vehicle service centres or petrol station
If you post a photo of your ANZAC Day commemorations on either Instagram or Facebook, remember to tag ITC or send us your photos. The photos do not have to be taken in Lane Cove, we just want to see the wonderful ways you commemorated ANZAC Day. The photo that we think most catches the spirit of ANZAC Day will win a small prize.
ANZAC Day Craft
For those of you with little ones, thanks to a local Art Teacher and owner of JumpingClay Australia, Jana Griffiths, who has pulled together a few ANZAC Day-themed craft and art activities which are simple and easy to do. Read more here.
ANZAC Day Activities and Craft In the Lead Up to ANZAC Day
Music that helped to Win the War. Join local musician Graham Ball as he presents the popular songs of the world wars that sustained morale and provided much needed relaxation and entertainment.
Remarkably, Nat Gould fought in six theatres of war — Russia, England, Milne Bay New Guinea, Darwin, in Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean. He held four commissions: RAAF, RAF, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, Royal Australia Navy Fleet Air Arm.
The speaker is Denis Smith OAM, a Past President of the Lane Cove Historical Society, who has extensive knowledge of Australian history and researches many aspects, including our military and early settlement history. Denis will illustrate his talk with a documentary from Russian National TV (English subtitles) called “Arctic Brotherhood”. The film covers Nat’s time flying Hurricanes in Russia and the film pays tribute to both pilot and plane. Find out more details here.
In this craft session, you can create your own poppies for ANZAC Day. You can build your own bouquet or craft a wreath of poppies to show your respect this ANZAC Day.
Ages 6-13.
Limited places. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the session from the front desk.
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