Acts of remembrance took place across Sutton last Sunday to mark the wartime sacrifices by the armed forces and civilians alike.

Thousands attended services in Sutton, Wallington, Cheam, Worcester Park and Belmont to pay tribute to those who fought in World War One, World War Two and in present day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Over 500 attended the main civic service at Belmont War Memorial where wreaths were laid by dignitaries including Sutton Mayor Councillor Margaret Court, the Queen’s representative in Sutton, Deputy Lieutenant Air Vice-Marshall Clive Evans and Sutton MPs Paul Burstow and Tom Brake.

Coun Court said: “We should never forget the sacrifices the brave men and women of this country have made and continue to make, to ensure our safety and freedom.

“I am happy to say that all the Remembrance services were very well attended and would like to thank all those that joined us in showing their respects at ceremonies across the borough.”

The ceremony at Belmont War Memorial was followed by a Service of Remembrance conducted by Rev Mark Williams in St. John’s Church.

It concluded with members of the British Legion and other uniformed organisations taking part in a parade along Station Road.

Sutton’s Police Cadets also took part in Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial in Manor Park, Sutton.

Cadets Kirsty Roberts and Ryan Snadden laid a wreath of poppies whilse George Booth was the standard bearer.

Conservative Councillor Tony Shields also held a fundraising event at Sutton Tennis Club and raised a £1,000 for Help for Heroes.