'Thank you for coming to pay your respects to honour those who served and sacrificed' - communities in Ripley, Hasland and Shirebrook turn out for special Remembrance Sunday ceremonies

Armed Forces veterans, uniformed youth organisations, councillors, church congregations and residents took part in an Act of Remembrance in Eastwood Park, Hasland.

Cllr Amanda Serjeant said: “Hasland Remembrance was perhaps the biggest ever. Thank you to all the churches who pushed back their services to take part. Also to the uniformed youth groups who turned out and paraded through the park, all the volunteers who put up the poppies and make sure the war memorial looks stunning. Also to the people of Hasland who came to pay their respects and especially the many veterans who came.”

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Ripley also recorded a big turnout on Remembrance Sunday. The town council, which organises the event in collaboration with the Ripley & District Royal British Legion and the town’s All Saints Church, posted: “There were more people taking part in the parade than ever before, and the crowd that came to support had also grown! It was fantastic to see several generations of people in attendance. Thank you for coming to pay your respects to honour those who served and sacrificed.”

Linsey Farnsworth, MP, said: “It was so moving to see our community turn out in swathes in our towns and villages, to pay our respects. It makes me so proud to be the Member of Parliament for Amber Valley when we come together at events like this. As I laid my wreaths in Ripley, Kilburn and Somercotes I thought of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and gave thanks.”

Natalie Fleet, the Member of Parliament for Bolsover, attended Remembrance Sunday in Shirebrook. She said: “A wonderful service in Shirebrook and so moving to hear all the names of the fallen read aloud. They gave their today for our tomorrow and we will remember them. It was an honour to lay a wreath, and share a Bible passage during the service.”

Shirebrook Police Safer Neighbourhood Team commented: "Across Shirebrook, people gathered to remember the fallen, to honour the wounded, and to pray for peace. It was a powerful reminder that community is not just about where we live, but about standing together in unity, respect, and gratitude.”

*Armistice Day services will be held in towns throughout Derbyshire including Chesterfield, Alfreton and Belper this morning (Tuesday, November 11).