MORE than 300 Kilkhampton rooks, young and old, turned out in solidarity for the annual act of remembrance.

Captain of the Tower, Anthony Davis led Kilkhampton bell ringers in a half muffled peel for remembrance Sunday a beautiful sound to welcome parishioners of the village to give thanks for the fallen .

Toby Gifford was in charge of tech and sound and “I vow to thee my country“ and “o valiant hearts“ resounded around the square prior to the service beginning .

Reverend Ward Smith welcomed the many and praised God for peace and all that had given the supreme sacrifice for us to live in harmony.

Lance corporal Ben Meaker (Royal Artillery) carried the union standard and Luke Francis kept everything in order as the RBL parade marshal.

The vicar then invited associates of the village to lay wreaths in remembrance of the fallen led by Clive Vanstone - chairman of Kilkhampton Parish Council.

Followed on by:

Kingsley Bryant Esq - Cornwall Council

Mrs Rachel Jenkin - St James Church

Roland Nancekivell - Chapel

Shaun Thomas , Alice Sier and Zak Salt representing Kilkhampton Football Club first team second team and women’s team

Mrs Adam James, Vinnie James representing Kilkhampton school

Reg Hambley - Grenville rooms

Anna Balsdon - Theatre club (KATS)

Nimrod was played as the wreaths were laid.

Former Royal Marine, Peter Phillips read for the fallen as Colin Gay bandmaster of Bude Metric Brass Band in the Secret Garden played the last post as the union standard was dipped for the act of homage.

Reveille was played and the Kohima was said as the union standard went back up to the carry.

A final prayer and blessing was given by Rev Ward Smith, the act of remembrance ended with the dipping of the union standard for royal salute and the national anthem. 

The whole service was carried out with military precision and as a village we are overwhelming proud of lance corporal Ben Meaker for carrying the union standard so professionally. .

A spokesperson from the event added: “Kilkhampton came out in force once again -and the overwhelming support for this event and act of remembrance is commendable and will live on for ever.