THERE was a larger than usual attendance at the war memorial, Bere Ferrers, for the annual Act of Remembrance on Sunday, November 10.

Ron Gray was standard bearer for the Royal British Legion, and Ron Toll for New Zealand.

Stan Sherrell read the roll of honour, reciting names of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the first and second world wars, and also the New Zealand soldiers who died tragically at Bere Ferrers station.

He also remembered those who had died in campaigns since them.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Royal British Legion by Stan Sherrell, John Vowden and chairman of Bere Ferrers Parish Council Eaon Wager.

The Act of Remembrance was followed by a service of holy communion taken by the rector the Rev Nick Law. The cross bearer was Harry Davies with the combined choirs of St Andrews and Holy Trinity present. Readings were given by Hazel Grinstead and Daphne McDonald.

The organist was Mrs Valerie Asater.

There was a very large gathering at the war memorial Bere Alston for the annual Act of Remembrance on Sunday afternoon, November 10.

Those present included members of the Royal British Legion and most of the village organisations were represented, Devon Fire and Rescue Bere Alston section, the Police (Community policeman PC Rick Hartigan), parish councillors and staff, the Rev Nick Law, 1st Bere Ferrers Guides, 1st and 2nd Bere Alston Brownies, the Bere Alston Scout Group, and members of the public.

The last post was sounded and Stan Sherrell read the roll of

honour. Standard bearers were Ron Gray and Ron Toll. Tributes were laid on behalf of the Royal British Legion (two) and other organisations. Following the war memorial service the parade marshall John Vowden mustered the parade which was headed by the Royal British Legion followed by the Stannary Brass Band. They marched to Holy Trinity Church, where the service was taken by Mr Law.

Two minutes silence was observed at the flag staff, Bere Alston on Monday November 11 at 11am. Phil Archer presided over the ceremony, and Stan Sherrell remembered all who had died in the service of their country.

Present were members of the Royal British Legion, vice-chairman of the parish council Mrs Jane Nash, members of council and staff, the police and members of the public.