The community came together over the weekend to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 

Hundreds of residents, veterans, community groups and dignitaries lined the streets to mark Remembrance Sunday with services and parades held across Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley to honour the fallen.  

The parade in Kidderminster started from New Road car park shortly after 10am and made its way through the town centre towards St Mary's and All Saints Church. 

Parades took place across Wyre Forest Parades took place across Wyre Forest (Image: Colin Hill) There was a moving service held outside the memorial with many laying poppy wreaths in tribute to those who served and lost their lives. 

In a post, Kidderminster Mayor councillor George Connolly said: "I had the honour of attending Kidderminster remembrance parade and laying a wreath on behalf of the Town.

"We will remember them."

A spokesperson for Kidderminster Town Council added: "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in and attended today’s Kidderminster Remembrance Parade and Service. Your presence and support mean so much as we gathered to honour the sacrifices made by our service members, both past and present.

"From the veterans and active-duty members to the dedicated volunteers, local organisations, and everyone who came out to pay their respects—your commitment helped make this day truly memorable. Together, we showed our gratitude and respect for those who gave everything for our freedom.

"Let us continue to keep their memory alive. Thank you, Kidderminster, for coming together in unity and remembrance."

The community came out to show their respect and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice The community came out to show their respect and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice (Image: Colin Hill) In Stourport, the parade left the Royal British Legion at around 10.35am and proceeded down Severn Road, Mitton Street and Vale Road to the war memorials for the service of remembrance. 

Mayor John Thomas and Deputy Mayor Howard Williams also read out the names of those from Stourport who gave their lives for their country.

Wreaths were laid followed by the Act of Remembrance, the Last Post and two minutes of silence. 

In Bewdley, local groups and organisations joined the parade which gathered at Bridge House at around 10.30am. 

The parade proceeded to the war memorial at St Anne's Church with a short outdoor service followed by prayers. 

At 11am, there was a two minute silence with the bugler marking the poignant ceremony with the Last Post. 

This silence was be broken by a reading from the Kohima Epitaph with dignitaries and organisations invited to lay wreaths.