Hundreds of people came together on Sunday 8 November under blue skies in Penzance to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Organised by Penzance Council, the Remembrance Sunday event began with a civic parade through the town led by Penzance Silver Band, making a welcome comeback to the front of the procession with new members. Starting at St John’s Hall and finishing at the War Memorial at Battery Rocks where a Remembrance Service was held, the parade was marshalled by Lieutenant Commander Simon Stevenson from RNAS Culdrose.
In the historic and picturesque setting of Battery Rocks by Jubilee Pool in Penzance, The service was led by Rev Jacky Wise of Penlee Cluster, with translated prayers read by Mayor of Penzance, Cllr Andy Law.
The Mayor and councillors of Penzance Council were joined for the parade and service by local veterans; representatives from the Royal British Legion Penzance Branch; Penzance Sea Cadets; Penzance Fire Station crew; St John Ambulance; 1st Penzance Brownies and Guides; Penzance Salvation Army; Humphry Davy School; Mounts Bay Academy; St Mary’s C of E Primary School; the Penzance-Concarneau Twinning Association; Fisherman’s Mission and Penzance Lions Club.
For the first time at a Penzance Remembrance Service, the Last Post was played by a multi-generational trio. Normally played by a lone bugler, this year the poignant bugle call was played by three members of the Penzance Silver Band – 15-year-old Arthur Wright, 53-year-old Yves Giebens, and 77-year-old Gwyn Williams.
Remembrance Sunday Services were also held in Newlyn, Mousehole, Paul, Heamoor and Gulval to remember the service and sacrifice of all those from the parish. Penzance Council would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising these events and to those who attended.
See all the pictures from the event in the slider gallery below:
