Three generations sound the Last Post at Penzance Remembrance

Under a clear blue sky, with the sea flat behind them, hundreds of people stood together at Battery Rocks in Penzance to remember.

And when the Last Post sounded, it came from three bugles instead of one.

📷Penzance Silver Band leading the Remembrance Sunday parade through Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

Penzance Silver Band back at the front

The Remembrance Sunday event on Sunday (8 November) was organised by Penzance Council. It began with a civic parade through the town, led by Penzance Silver Band, which made a welcome comeback to the front of the procession with new members.

The parade set off from St John’s Hall and finished at the War Memorial at Battery Rocks, where the Remembrance Service was held. It was marshalled by Lieutenant Commander Simon Stevenson from RNAS Culdrose.

📷Rev Jacky Wise leading the Remembrance Service at Battery Rocks, Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

A service by the sea at Battery Rocks

The historic setting of Battery Rocks, beside Jubilee Pool, made for a striking backdrop. The service was led by Rev Jacky Wise of Penlee Cluster, with translated prayers read by the Mayor of Penzance, Cllr Andy Law.

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

Who joined the parade and service

The Mayor and councillors of Penzance Council were joined by local veterans and representatives from the Royal British Legion Penzance Branch.

Also taking part were Penzance Sea Cadets, Penzance Fire Station crew, St John Ambulance, 1st Penzance Brownies and Guides, Penzance Salvation Army, Humphry Davy School, Mounts Bay Academy, St Mary’s C of E Primary School, the Penzance-Concarneau Twinning Association, Fisherman’s Mission and Penzance Lions Club.

📷The Last Post played by Arthur Wright, Yves Giebens and Gwyn Williams of Penzance Silver Band. Credit: Penzance Council

Three generations, one Last Post

The Last Post is normally played by a lone bugler. This year, for the first time at a Penzance Remembrance Service, it was played by a multi-generational trio.

All three are members of Penzance Silver Band. Arthur Wright is 15, Yves Giebens is 53, and Gwyn Williams is 77.

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

Services across the parish

Penzance Council has thanked everyone involved in organising the events and all those who attended.

Remembrance Sunday Services were also held in Newlyn, Mousehole, Paul, Heamoor and Gulval, to remember the service and sacrifice of all those from the parish.

📷Penzance Silver Band leading the Remembrance Sunday parade through Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Penzance Silver Band leading the Remembrance Sunday parade through Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Penzance Silver Band leading the Remembrance Sunday parade through Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Rev Jacky Wise leading the Remembrance Service at Battery Rocks, Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Mayor of Penzance, Cllr Andy Law, at the Remembrance Service at Battery Rocks. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Rev Jacky Wise leading the Remembrance Service at Battery Rocks, Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷The Last Post played by Arthur Wright, Yves Giebens and Gwyn Williams of Penzance Silver Band. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Penzance. Credit: Penzance Council

📷Hundreds gathered at Battery Rocks, Penzance, for the Remembrance Service. Credit: Penzance Council