RYEDALE paid its respects to the fallen servicemen and women on Remembrance Sunday.
Services were held across the district at churches and war memorials.
Hundreds of people gathered at Malton War Memorial in Yorkersgate for a service and wreath-laying by the the Lord Lieutenancy, the Malton Mayor, North Yorkshire Councillors, Town Councillors, representatives of the Armed Forces, other Civic Leaders, North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Scouts, Guides and Cadets, amongst others.
The service was led by both the Parade Master and the Rev Canon Richard Walker. The Salvation Army band played for the hymn and background music as well as the cornetist providing the last post and reveille.
In Kirkbymoorside, a marching parade made its way to All Saints Church for a service and wreath laying, followed by a parade march back to Moorside Club. The event concluded with a short concert by Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band.
In Helmsley, the Remembrance parade gathered at the Feversham Memorial, in Market Place.
The parade then made its way to Helmsley All Saints Church for a service with the congregation and parade participants including Swinton & District Excelsior Band.
Pickering Mayor Councillor Emma Dineen laid a wreath at the Memorial Hall in recognition of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces, and to remember those who gave their lives.
The parade and Remembrance Day service was jointly organised by Pickering Town Council and the Royal British Legion with support from Pickering Town Community Interest Company.
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