Torbay comes together to mark Remembrance Sunday

Communities across Torbay came together to mark Remembrance Sunday, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who died or suffered in conflict, while also honouring the contribution of the Armed Forces community.

Residents, veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces and local dignitaries gathered at services and memorials across the Bay to honour the fallen.

In Torquay, the Annual Civic Parade and Service took place.

The parade was led by Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadets and set off from Vaughan Parade at 10.50am to make its way the Cenotaph in Princess Gardens.

At 11am, the two minutes’ silence was observed.

The service also included wreath laying and musical performances.

Cllr Hazel Foster, The Worshipful Mayor of Torbay, attended the service.

In Paignton, Remembrance Sunday was honoured with a morning church service at Paignton Parish Church, which was led by the Paignton branch of the Royal British Legion.

A wreath-laying service also took place at the War Memorial in Palace Avenue Gardens and a two minutes’ silence was observed.

In Brixham, a Remembrance Parade took place, which began at Kings Quay/South Quay.

It proceeded to Berry Head Road where the service began, before continuing to Fore Street for a salute.

A ceremony was also held on the water and led by the Fisherman’s Mission Area Officer to honour the lives lost at sea.

Wreaths were laid in front of the Lifeboat Station.