Youngsters paid tribute to those who served and sacrificed in the armed forces during a solemn Armistice Day service.
Pupils from Pershore schools gathered at the Pershore Commemorative Garden on Wednesday, November 11, for the Pershore Benefice schools wreath-laying service.
Prayers were led by Canon Claire Lording, with pupils laying poppy wreaths in honour of all those who served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.
Representatives from Pershore & District Royal British Legion took part in the service with a wreath on behalf of the veterans laid by Simon Dudfield.
The Mayor of Pershore, Councillor Mrs Julie Hemming, and her consort David Hemming represented the town.
This is the 16th consecutive year that the local schools have held a service and laid wreaths; ever since the Commemorative Garden was opened in May 2011.
After the ceremony, Canon Lording said: “It’s always so poignant to see our young community laying their wreaths in their own act of Remembrance to both the fallen and to all the veteran services.
“I am deeply moved each year by the level of respect they show, doing their parents, schools and our town proud by their impeccable behaviour and diligence to this service.
“The Commemorative Stone and Warhorse memorial are daily focal points set in our beautiful Abbey Park and a place for them to visit throughout the Remembrance period.”
