A SPECIAL Remembrance Service was held at Sandhurst Memorial on Sunday to honour the sacrifices made by those in World War One.

Sunday, November 11 marked one hundred years since the end of WW1 in 1918 and visitors gathered to remember the courageous men and women who died.

The Sandhurst and District Corps of Drums led the march down Yorktown Road, followed by the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Veterans, Churches Together, Scouts and Guides bearing their flags.

As a tribute to the 100 years since the day the WW1 guns fell silent, there was a three-gun shot salute.

Reverend John Castle, of St Michaels Church led the service and hundreds of residents joined in the prayers and signing hymns.

Sandhurst School pupils read the names of the Sandhurst Fallen and students from Uplands School read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’.

Cllr Ms Gaby Kennedy, Chairman of the Environment Committee said: “It was very touching to see our young people taking part in the commemoration so that the memory can live on for generations to come.”

Wreaths were placed at the War Memorial Monument led by the Sandhurst Mayor Cllr Andy Blatchford, followed by dignitaries and representatives from the local community.

The Sandhurst Museum created an exhibition in the Council Chambers to reflect the Centenary of WW1.

Visitors were also able to view the display held in the community hall, with details of the fallen from Sandhurst.

Cllr Kennedy added: “We were fortunate that the weather remained dry and sunny during the service, after the early morning showers.

“Judging by the many comments made by those present, it was evident that this special commemoration was a touching and emotional Remembrance Sunday.”