Hundreds of people attended Burnham-On-Sea’s Remembrance Service on Sunday to pay tribute to those who died in the two world wars.
Burnham’s MP Tessa Munt and Mayor Ken Smout were among 500 dignitaries, representatives of local groups and residents who gathered at the war memorial for the ceremony and lay wreaths, as pictured.
Two minutes’ silence was held at exactly 11am followed by the playing of the Last Post by trumpeter Phil Farr-Cox.
Reverend Eric Petrie led a short service which included the reading of the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by Burnham war veteran Arthur Gilbert.
The service, which was held in bright winter sunshine under blue skies, ended with a recording of the National Anthem. The Burnham branch of The Royal British Legion organised the event.
The flag bearers lowered their standards during the ceremony
MP Tessa Munt laid a wreath during Sunday’s service
Arthur Gilbert read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’
Burnham’s Mayor and Mayoress with the Mayor’s Cadet during the ceremony
The playing of the Last Post was made by trumpeter Phil Farr-Cox
The head teacher of St Andrew’s School with a pupil laid a wreath
Burnham’s Moose International laid a wreath on behalf of its members
Burnham Coastguard members took part in the ceremony
Members of BARB (Burnham Area Rescue Boat) at Sunday’s annual ceremony
Burnham’s RNLI lifeboat crewmembers before Sunday’s remembrance service
Army cadets from Burnham-On-Sea joined in the service
Burnham’s beavers group also attended Sunday’s service
Highbridge and Burnham St John Ambulance were also represented
Local Burnham councillors were among those joining in the ceremony
The ceremony was held in memory of those who died at war
