THE CROWDS turned out in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley to pay tribute to the war dead as Remembrance Sunday commemorations were held across the region.

All parades and services were well-attended as the sun shone down on the communities as they came together.

Kidderminster

The parade in Kidderminster mustered at New Road Car Park and then made its way to the War Memorial at St Mary and All Saints.

Picture by Miriam Cunliffe Photography on behalf of Kidderminster Town Council. s

There, young and old came together for the annual service which featured The Kohima Epitath, Last Post and Reveilles.

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There were several standards on parade and wreaths were also laid by a variety of organisations.

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The parade then journeyed back through the town centre.

Kidderminster Town Council gave a ‘heartfelt thank you’ to everyone who participated in and attended the parade and service.

“Your presence and support mean so much as we gathered to honor the sacrifices made by our service members, both past and present.

Picture by Miriam Cunliffe Photography on behalf of Kidderminster Town Council. s

“From the veterans and active-duty members to the dedicated volunteers, local organisations, and everyone who came out to pay their respects—your commitment helped make this day truly memorable.

“Together, we showed our gratitude and respect for those who gave everything for our freedom.

“Let us continue to keep their memory alive. Thank you, Kidderminster, for coming together in unity and remembrance.”

Pictures for the Town Council were courtesy of Miriam Cunliffe Photography.

Stourport

Those taking part in the parade mustered at the Royal British Legion, Lichfield Street before proceeding to the War Memorial.

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The Remembrance Service was attended by the town’s mayor and deputy mayor, members of Stourport-on-Severn Town Council, military veterans and Royal British Legion representatives. It was led by Minister Sandra Baty.

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After a scripture reading and introduction, the town’s rolls of honour from the First World War (1914 to 1918) and the Second World War (1939 to 1945) were read aloud.

After the Last Post and Kohima Epitath, there was a moving two-minute silence and wreaths were laid at the memorial.

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There was then an Act of Commitment to peace and a prayer for peace before the hymn ‘O God, our help in ages past’ was sang.

The service was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem and a blessing.

Bewdley

In Bewdley, local groups were invited to gather at Bridge House, Riverside North, ready for the parade to move off.

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The procession made its way to the War Memorial at St Anne’s Church for the two-minute silence.

A church service was also held at the town’s St Anne’s Church.

Picture by Bewdley Concert Band. s

People of all ages came together to remember the fallen during the very poignant proceedings.