RESIDENTS of Bude and Stratton came out in force this weekend to support and remember those who have served our country as part of the town’s Remembrance service.
Bude Beavers 1st Bude Scout Group on parade with their flag. (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)
Each November, the town comes together to show their respect, marking Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to remember and pay respect to members of the armed forces, past and present.
Bude-Stratton mayor Cllr Steven Haynes and Fiona Hargreaves with their wreaths to be laid on behalf of Bude-Stratton Town Council and Cornwall Lieutenancy. (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)
This year saw all corners of the community show their solidarity, from the town’s council to some younger faces from the scout group.
Members of the HM Coastguard stand to attention in Bude. (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)
Members of the 1st Bude Scouts and Bude Explorer's ready to lay their wreath at the memorial. (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)
Mayor of Bude-Stratton, Cllr Steven Haynes said: “As we come together this Remembrance Sunday and tomorrow on Armistice Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Let us reflect on their legacy and ensure that we continue to support and care for those who have served, both past and present. It is with deep respect that Bude and Stratton remembers them.”
Standard Bearers Daz Logan (Bude Royal Marines Association), Phil Gavin (Royal Naval Association) and Binzy Reynolds (Royal British Legion Bude) lowers the standard as Emma Inch of Heartland Town Band sounds the Last Post and Reveille. (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)
Keith and Patrica Cozens placing their Remembrance Crosses at the War Memorial. (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)
