HUNDREDS turned out in Malvern to pay their respects to the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Around 100 people attended the Armistice Day service at Great Malvern Priory Church to remember those who have died in conflicts past and present.

As well as members of the public, representatives of schools Chase High School, Dyson Perrins, Great Malvern Primary School, Malvern Town Council, Malvern Hills District Council and the emergency services were present for the poignant service.

Reverend Canon John Barr started the introduction, saying: "We gather here to remember those who have died in their service to this country, in the two world wars and in conflicts past and present.

"We shall remember those who live in bereavement, disability and pain who continue to suffer as a result of war too."

Malvern’s girls and boys brigade the performed the Last Post, before the 11am two minute silence saw the church fall quiet in respect and reflection.

Kohima Epitaph Anthony Hartley-Woolley MBE then led the laying of the crosses on the chancel steps.

Canon John Barr continued: "Nation should not draw sword against nation.

"Tragically, the last 97 years have shown how little has been learnt since the Great War, and how much there is still to learn from our short human history.

"When we look at the world around us today, there is still no lasting peace and many people still live in terror.

"Tragically nation does still draw sword against each other.

"We remember today all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for us."

The Lord's Prayer was then given, which signalled the end of the moving service.

On Remembrance Sunday the town was the scene for a moving service also, which saw one of its biggest ever turn-outs.

More than 400 people braved the wet weather for the service, which saw members of the armed forces march through the town centre and descend upon Great Malvern Library- where the service got underway from 2pm.

The service was led by Reverend Canon John Barr also, after a number of hymns and a two-minute silence went ahead, wreaths were laid.

It was organised by Malvern Town Council and Royal British Legion.

A number of cadet groups and Malvern schools were also represented during the moving service to honour lives lost during national conflict.

Once the service was concluded with the singing of the national anthem, a final parade from the library to take the salute back along Graham Road took place.