Community turns out in force in Newquay for Remembrance Sunday

THE community turned out in force in Newquay to honour the armed forces on Remembrance Sunday.

Veterans, military personnel and representatives from various groups joined the Royal British Legion’s parade through the town centre to remember and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The procession was led by St Austell Town Band and marched from Fore Street to St Michael’s Church where a Remembrance Service was held.

Various groups and dignitaries attended the parade and service including Newquay MP Noah Law, Newquay Air Cadets, Newquay Army Cadets, councillors, Newquay Coastguard, Newquay Fire Station, Newquay Ambulance Station, Newquay Police, Newquay RNLI, Newquay Women’s Institute, Beaches and Cream WI, Lions groups, scouts and guides.

Wreaths were laid at the Newquay War Memorial following the church service.

Mayor Cllr Drew Creek said: “With our close connection with RAF St Mawgan our town is intrinsically linked with the Armed Forces so it’s even more important we come out in remembrance as the town has en masse for the parade.

“It is great to see so many Armed Forces both serving and veterans as well as the RNLI, scouts and other community groups.

“I want to thank the residents of Newquay for turning out to remember those who have fallen in conflict.

“I also had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the people of Newquay at our war memorial on the headland.

“Under clear Cornish skies, we stood together to remember the men and women from our town and beyond who gave their lives so that we could live in peace.

Thank you to our veterans, the standard bearers, our cadets, the clergy, the Royal British Legion and everyone who came along to pay their respects. It was a privilege to stand with them.”

A special Remembrance concert was staged at St Michael’s Church on Friday night.

Newquay Band, Newquay Male Voice Choir, Oll an Gwella and the RAF St Mawgan Military Wives Choir performed in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

There was also solo performances from Gareth Horner, Billy Mander and Nigel Warner on the bagpipes.

A traditional Remembrance ceremony was held second during the second part of the evening, which will include the vow, the Kohima Epitaph, a two-minute silence as well as the Last Post and Reveille played by Steve Fryett. The evening concluded with the congregational singing of Land of Hope and Glory and the National Anthem, led by Newquay Band.