VETERANS, youth groups and representatives from the emergency services took part in the Wimborne Remembrance Sunday parade yesterday afternoon.

They were joined by the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell, county council chairman John Wilson and the town’s ceremonial militia among others as they marched, to music from the Wessex Marching Band, from the Royal British Legion in West Borough to the Minster.

See all the pictures from Wimborne's Remembrance Sunday service in a gallery 

Led by the rector, the Rev Vanessa Herrick, the service included readings from students at the Queen Elizabeth School – based on their visit to the Great War battlefields – and candles were lit by members of the Scouts and Guides.

Wreaths were laid at the war memorial on the green, and all stood silent for the Last Post and the Exhortation.

In the square the many youngsters out with their parents to mark the occasion enjoyed having a look inside a replica Spitfire, while many others took part in the parade itself representing local cadet groups, the Scouts, Guides, Beavers and Cubs.

Among those attending was Peter McMurray, 62, a former soldier from Southampton.

“It has been a very nice and well-attended community event, and it is lovely to see all the youngsters here as well,” he said.

“It makes you appreciate how many people give up their time voluntarily to help this event take place, one of the few which every generation of people can take part in.”

His friend, 62-year-old Tony Bury from Wimborne, echoed his comments.

“It’s a real community effort, and people will come out regardless of whether it is raining or not,” he said.

“Fortunately, we’ve been lucky today.”

Mark Lee, secretary of Wimborne RBL, said the parade had been ‘hard work’ to organise this year but the branch had been determined that it should take place.