An estimated over 1,000 people gathered at Ivybridge war memorial for the Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

A parade was led by a US Army Jeep followed by the The City of Plymouth Pipe Band led by Ian Smith then participants of all ages ranging from the veterans to cubs and brownies.

A US Army Jeep leads the parade
A US Army Jeep leads the parade (Richard Harding)

A number of uniformed members of HM armed forces, especially the Royal Navy were in attendance.

For the first time a professional singer, Lorraine Millman performed.

The Royal British Legion and members of HM Armed Forces
The Royal British Legion and members of HM Armed Forces (Richard Harding)

The service was taken by the Reverend Paul Hinckley.

At eleven o’clock the two minute silence began and aside from the occasional small child, all that could be heard was the rushing sound to the River Erme cascading down from Dartmoor through the town.

Approaching 11 o'clock
Approaching 11 o'clock (Richard Harding)

The Ivybridge Town Council parade is organised by the Royal British Legion who are hopeful that last year’s Poppy Appeal total of £42,790 may be topped this year.

Wreaths are laid at the US War Memorial
Wreaths are laid at the US War Memorial (Richard Harding)
The wreaths at the War Memorial
The wreaths at the War Memorial (Richard Harding)