Remembrance Events Held Along the Yorkshire Coast

Remembrance events have take place along the Yorkshire Coast over the last 24 hours marking both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.

In Scarborough today the two minute silence was observed at a special ceremony at Alma Square.

Reverend Captain Joseph Kinsella from the Salvation Army says the Alma Square event is just one of a series of remembrance events that have taken place over the last few days

Other events along the Yorkshire Coast saw the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership place wreaths at the Tommy memorials on Driffield and Bridlington stations in memory of those who went off to war from our stations.     

Scarborough lifeboat Station hosted a Remembrance Sunday service titled 'laying poppies on the sea' on Sunday. The service, conducted by Rev Thomas Clayton, followed one at Queen Street Central Hall.

Veterans, standard bearers, wreath carriers, volunteer members of the lifeboat crew and coastguard team, army, air and sea cadets paraded from the church down to the harbour for the lifeboat house service.

Four standard bearers took part including Mark Jenkinson, carrying the Scarborough RNLI standard.

Colin Woodhead, RNLI Scarborough Chair, made a reading 'poppies on the sea’ by Scarborough poet TW Ward.

The Sea cadets marching band playing the national anthem.

Maroons were discharged to signal the start and finish of the two minute silence, kindly sponsored by North Yorkshire Council.

Wreaths were laid out at the lifeboat house before being taken up to the Oliver’s Mount war memorial.

Tom Fox, Royal British Legion Scarborough President, made a reading and invited children with their families to join the Reverend at the waters edge to lay biodegradable poppies on the sea, near the harbour entrance after the service.

Mark Jenkinson, RNLI Scarborough all-weather lifeboat crew and Standard Bearer said:

'It was an absolute honour to march alongside the courageous men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving our country, both past and present. As a standard bearer for the RNLI and Scarborough lifeboat station, I felt immense pride representing our community and paying tribute to those who have sacrificed so much in service.'

‘This year’s Remembrance Sunday was a truly special occasion, with a remarkable turnout from the public. West Pier and the South Bay Beach were alive with people gathering in solidarity, all drawn to the slipway to share a quiet moment of reflection and respect. The atmosphere was deeply moving, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made and the gratitude we hold in our hearts.'

'Thank you to everyone who came to pay their respects and make this day so memorable. It is truly heartwarming to witness our community come together in honour of those who have given so much for our freedom and safety.'

Bridlington RNLI took part in the town's annual remembrance parade

Whitby RNLI had a short service of remembrance at sea aboard Lois Ivan, during which they scattered fresh petals to remember those who lost their lives at sea during the war.

The crew also attended the Remembrance Sunday service in Whitby at Dock End.

In Pickering The Town Council worked with the Royal British Legion to organise the Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday with support from Pickering Town Community Interest Company . 

The Town Council say :

"Thank you to Stape Silver Band, all the members of the public who supported the event, and thank you to the volunteers who helped with stewarding and road closures and serving refreshments."

North Yorkshire Fore and Rescue Service Crew Manager, Ian Orledge, attended the National Service of Remembrance in London yesterday.

Ian said:

"It was an absolute honour to represent North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday this year. It was made even more special for me as my father Robin, who has been an On-Call Firefighter for 41 years, was also representing Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Remembrance has always played a big part in my life ever since I was a child. Dad served in the Royal Air Force Regiment from 1977 to 1983 then join the Isle of Wight Fire Brigade. As a family we would attend the remembrance parade, which Dad was part of with Cowes Fire Station.Then when I became an RAF Air Cadet, I also marched in the same parade every year. When I moved to Malton, from the Isle of Wight I always made an effort to attend Malton’s remembrance service at the memorial on Yorkersgate.

Every year I buy my children a poppy and remind them of why we wear them.

I’ve have now been a member of the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Ceremonial Team for 3 years and I feel very lucky and privileged to have been selected for this duty so early in my involvement with the team."