Picture-led article of Remembrance Day celebrations in Newark and Balderton

Hundreds of people gathered at memorials across the district this weekend to pay tribute to those who died for their country.

Armistice Day was marked on Saturday as people paused at 11am to observe a minute of silence.

The following day, around 500 people gathered to watch a parade of veterans and serving members of the armed forces in Newark followed by the laying of wreaths at the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

The annual Remembrance Day parade set off from the London Road car park at 10.45am, marching along Baldertongate to arrive at the war memorial by Newark Parish Church on Appletongate.

The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry paraded alongside members of the Newark Branch of the Royal British Legion and representatives from the ex-service associations, the Sea, Army, Air and St Johns Ambulance Cadets as well as the 7th Newark Scout Group.

At the same time a civic procession from the town hall to the memorial was led by Newark’s town mayor Pamela Ball, for the wreath laying ceremony.

Deputy mayor Diane Ledger laid wreaths at the First World War Cross and the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery.

Wreath laying was led by Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford GCB CBE DL, representing the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, followed by the Town Mayor of Newark Pamela Ball, the Royal British Legion, colonel Newton-Aspbury, honorary colonel of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, Squadron leader Nicola McNamee, representing the Station Commander RAF Cranwell, service organisations and members of the public.

After, the vicar of Newark Parish Church, the Rev Chris Lion, read prayers and before a two-minute silence.

A service in the church followed proceedings at the war memorial.

Following the service, the parade performed a march in the Market Place where the salute was taken by Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford GCB CBE DL, as the Lord Lieutenant’s representative, the Mayor of Newark Pamela Ball and the President of the Newark Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The Parade returned to London Road car park with Newark Town Band providing musical accompaniment.

Newark town mayor Pamela Ball said: “Remembrance Sunday means different things to different people.

“We should never forget the sacrifices that others have made to protect us and allow us to go about our daily lives.

“A public display of Remembrance is important, for everyone to know that they are not and never will be forgotten.

“As mayor, I am privileged to have been involved in the various ceremonies, remembering those who have given their lives for others'

“I then asked everyone to raise their glasses in a toast and say – we will remember them.”

In Balderton, a church service was held at St. Giles Church at 10.45am.

Remembrance Day marks an important date for the country’s and world’s history and those who fought for the country’s freedom should always be remembered.