Poignant service held in Loughborough on Remembrance Sunday

Thousands of paper poppies were scattered from the top of the tower during the two-minute silence.

People and organisations in Loughborough joined serving and former members of the Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday.

Thousands of paper poppies were scattered from the top of the tower during the two-minute silence.

The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE said: “It was an honour and privilege to attend the Remembrance Sunday service and recognise the many men and women who have served during times of conflict and who continue to do so.

“We owe so much to those who have fought in the First and Second World Wars and who have lost their lives to give us the freedom we have today. The sacrifice our millions of soldiers have made and continue to make, needs not be forgotten, but sincerely remembered. We have so much to thank them all for.

“Please do buy your poppy, wear it with pride and support the Royal British Legion who help so many. It is our responsibility to ‘Never Forget’.

“Thank you to everyone who attended and those who watched at home on the live stream. Your support is greatly appreciated.”

The service was led by The Reverend Elizabeth York, Chaplain to the Royal British Legion, Loughborough Branch and Lead Chaplain, Loughborough University, and The Right Reverend Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough.

The parade started and ended in the Market Place with the following organisations taking part: The Royal British Legion Loughborough Branch, 1st Loughborough Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Band, Loughborough Grammar School Corp of Drums, Hathern Youth & Concert Brass and Loughborough Male Voice Choir. Loughborough Concert Band performed in the bandstand at Queen’s Park.