Residents of Presteigne came out to the towns’ Remembrance Sunday services to show their respects to the country’s war fallen

Residents of Presteigne came out in their numbers to the towns’ Remembrance Sunday services to show their respects to the country’s war fallen

By Karen Compton

Published Nov 11

Last updated Nov 11

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Scout Bryn Nelson, 10, Maya Gurney, five, of the squirrels, Dylan Stainesby, seven, of the beavers and Thomas Connelly, 10, of the cubs at Presteigne war memorial. (Image: Karen Compton)

Residents of Presteigne came out in their numbers to the towns’ Remembrance Sunday services to show their respects to the country’s war fallen

Presteigne’s service was led by the Reverend Stephen Hollinghurst. A parade then took place to St Andrew’s Church, where a service was held.

Representatives from Presteigne and Norton Town Council, Presteigne County Councillor Beverley Baynham, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Presteigne branch, Dyfed Powys Police, the Royal British Legion, Royal Navy, Royal Airforce, Royal Engineers, Army and young members of the squirrels, beavers, cubs and scouts all laid wreaths.

Members of Presteigne and Norton Town Council and town and county councillor Beverley Baynham with Rev Stephen Hollinghurst. (Image: Karen Compton)
Presteigne firefighters at the war memorial. (Image: Karen Compton)

Members of Presteigne and Norton Town Council and town and county councillor Beverley Baynham with Rev Stephen Hollinghurst. (Image: Karen Compton)

Carl Evans, standard bearer for the men’s section of the Royal British Legion branch with Annie Davies, standard bearer for the women’s section. (Image: Karen Compton)