HUNDREDS of people from Alcester joined together to pay their respects to the fallen and attend the open-air service of Remembrance at St Nicholas’ Church green in the town centre on Sunday (November 10).
The morning started with a parade from Bleachfield Street led by the Alcester Victoria Silver Band followed by members of the town council, court leet, former servicemen and women and representatives from numerous clubs and organisations.
The service was led by Revd Julie Lindsay and Last Post was sounded at 10.58am by bandsman Vic Butler, which heralded the two-minute silence and Reveille.
A number of wreaths were laid by community organisations, youth groups over the watchful eye of Henry Seymour, Marquess of Hertford.
The town’s first female high bailiff Tracey Parkes laid a wreath on behalf of the court leet, as did leader of Stratford District Council, Councillor Susan Juned on behalf of the council. Alcester mayor Councillor Mike Bowe placed a tribute on behalf of the town council.
Following the service, the parade reconvened to march around to the town hall in Henley Street for dispersal.
Studley Remembrance Parade
Crowds gathered in Studley for the annual Remembrance Parade and Service which took place at the war memorial in Alcester Road.
The war memorial in Alcester Road. Picture by Lise Evans
A parade featuring members of local community organisations started at Pool Road and arrived at the war memorial opposite Studley Methodist Church for the start of the service at 10.45am.
Studley Methodist Church with a cascade of knitted poppies. Picture by Lise Evans
During the service, the names of the fallen were read out and approximately 15 wreaths were laid by representatives of Studley Parish Council, Studley 1st Scout Group, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and town crier Adrian Smith amongst others.
Tributes from the Royal British Legion and local school children. Picture by Lise Evans
