A Remembrance Day service in Penryn paid respects to the fallen, with a special appearance from a man who was the Penryn British Legion's standard bearer for 15 years.

Keith Gerred, who was a long-time standard bearer for the Penryn branch of the legion, laid a wreath at the ceremony in Memorial Gardens during his first Remembrance parade in nearly ten years.

Keith carried the standard for around 17 years in honour of his uncle Joseph Gerred, who fought in the battle of Ypres, but has been unable to attend the parade in recent years because of health issues.

Speaking about his first service in years, Keith said: "It was very emotional. It was like being back again. I missed it, the camaraderie we used to have."

The mayor's civic parade assembled at the Temperance Hall at 10.15am for a procession to St Gluvias Church.

The parade was led by the Pendennis Brass Band and the last post was played at the church by Gareth Thomas.

There was also a secular gathering with religious and non religious Acts of Remembrance, with a two minute silence in recognition of the men and woman who served their country.

The ceremony at Memorial Gardens was hosted by deputy mayor councillor Chaz Wenmoth, and the names of those who gave their lives were read aloud by members of the Penryn community.

Wreaths were laid by representatives from: Penryn Town Council, the Penryn Royal British Legion branch, the universities' FXU, St John's Ambulance, Penryn Museum Society, Penryn Girl Guides, Jumblies Nursery and others.