YOUNG and old alike attended ceremonies in Keighley and across the district today in remembrance of those who have given their lives in conflict.

People turned out in large numbers at events to show their respects to those who had made the ultimate sacrifice.

In Keighley, a parade – comprising civic leaders, representatives from the Royal British Legion, veterans and uniformed groups including cadets and the Scouts – made its way from Russell Street to the Shared Church for a service.

The parade was led by the City of York Pipe Band.

Dignitaries at the event included Keighley town mayor Councillor John Kirby, MP Robbie Moore, Deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Falak Ahmed and West Yorkshire Deputy Lieutenant Anne Dent.

The service was led by the Rev Amy Berry, and preacher was the rector of Keighley, the Rev Canon Mike Cansdale.

Canon Cansdale said: "It's really special to be gathering on this day when we hold the past, present and hopes for the future in our thoughts – we recall all that has been, and look forward with hope."

Thanksgiving and sorrow was voiced for those who had given their lives in conflicts past and present, and a commitment expressed to work for reconciliation between nations.

Cllr Kirby addressed the service, there was a Bible reading by Mrs Dent, Keighley Salvation Army major Imogen Stewart read The Bed, by Simon Armitage, and hymns were sung.

After the service, the parade reconvened and made its way to a packed Town Hall Square.

There were prayers from different faiths, the act of remembrance and the Last Post was sounded – followed by a two-minute silence.

Wreaths were then laid.

Joining the many young cadets and members of the Scout movement present were children representing several schools.

Similar ceremonies were held across the district.

At Denholme, a service at the Shared Church was followed by a parade from the youth cafe to the war memorial.

In Haworth, a service with Holy Communion at St Michael's Church was followed by a service at the war memorial.

Commemorations at Silsden included a parade from Wesley Place, and then a service and wreath laying ceremony.