Remembrance events have taken place across Whitchurch to commemorate the centenary of the First World War Armistice.

At the Bradbury Centre in Whitchurch, there was a service held by Captain Lisa Clark from Tern Hill Barracks on the Friday before Armistice Day.

She also gave a talk on the history of Whitchurch during the First World War.

Mandy Silvester, manager at the care centre in Claypit Street, said the service by Captain Clark was very moving.

“She also gave a very informative talk on Whitchurch’s history,” said Mandy.

“After the service, the Last Post was played and a poppy wreath was laid by veteran John Fleet and Capt Clark.”

The service users at the care centre also made a display to commemorate the centenary.

“They made 158 poppies to honour the 158 fallen soldiers from the Whitchurch area,” added Mandy.

Elsewhere in Whitchurch, a Poppy Appeal coffee morning was held in the Civic Centre.

There was plenty of tea, coffee and cake to raise funds for the Royal British Legion,

Rupert Hutchinson-Smith, chairman of the Whitchurch branch of the Royal British Legion and organiser of the coffee morning, said the event was very well-tatended.

“The coffee morning raised hundreds of pounds – the people of Whitchurch are always very generous and we are always very grateful for their support,” he said.

“The remembrance events throughout the town have been amazing. There were more than 500 people in St Alkmund’s Church for the service on Armistice Day, which was a fantastic show.

“Whitchurch has put on an amazing demonstration of support and put on a fitting effort and celebration for this very important event.

“On behalf of the the Royal British Legion, I’d like to thank everyone for their supportof the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.”