MEMBERS of the Launceston branch of the Royal British Legion braved the inclement weather on Armistice Day to observe the two minutes’ silence at the war memorial in the town square on Saturday.

Town crier, Rob Tremain, led the short service and the Last Post was sounded by Ann Brown.

The square was again filled to capacity on Remembrance Sunday for the annual parade and service of remembrance. Curate Teresa Folland led the prayers and act of remembrance, followed by the reading of a poem entitled ‘My Friend’, composed and read by Sophie Hillman.

The mayor of Launceston, Margaret Young, laid the first wreath at the memorial, followed by over 45 wreath layers from the Royal British Legion, Forces associations, youth organisations and local community leaders.

The parade culminated in a march past of the memorial, led by the Launceston Town Band, before participants were invited into the town hall for light refreshments.

The Launceston branch has extended thanks to those who take the time to remember, and who support their work funded through the Poppy Appeal.

A spokesperson said: “We live in a very generous and caring community.”

Outside of Launceston during the weekend of remembrance, parishioners from North Hill gathered at Congdons Shop to remember the local men who gave their lives during the two world wars, and to think of everyone involved in conflict and discord since.

The Rev Heather West led the ervice at the war memorial, assisted by Brian Davis, and wreaths were laid on behalf of North Hill Parish Council and Coads Green Methodist Church.