AROUND 100 people turned out in Suckley for the unveiling of a war memorial on Armed Forces Day.

The stone memorial, which has an inscription carved into it, serves as a tribute to those who have lost their lives fighting for Queen and country, and those who continue to do so today.

Local councillors, villagers and family members of soldiers who have lost their lives attended the ceremony at the former quarry site in Longley Green.

A service was led by Reverend Anne Potter, after which wreathes and poppies were laid by those who attended, including students from Suckley Primary School.

Rev Potter said: "It was a fantastically attended event, and a very poignant ceremony.

"It's important for Suckley to be able to remember their fallen heroes, and they should never be forgotten."

Walter Huband, who has served as chairman of Suckley parish council for more than 50 years, officially unveiled the stone, on Saturday, June 27.

MP for West Worcestershire Harriett Baldwin also attended the service.

She said: "The new memorial is a solemn tribute to the men who gave their lives in the two World Wars. It was particularly fitting to take part in such a moving ceremony on Armed Forces Day.

We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life and we honour those who serve to uphold that tradition at home and abroad."

After the ceremony, the crowd reviewed a display of materials produced by Suckley's Local History Society, at The Nelson Inn.

The 1.5 tonne stone was donated by the Madresfield Estate.

The ceremony was organised by Suckley Parish Council.