Services will take place in towns and villages across Inverclyde on Remembrance Sunday this weekend.

There will be traditional commemorations taking place in Greenock, Port Glasgow, Gourock, Kilmacolm, Inverkip, and Wemyss Bay.

Church services will take place before wreaths are laid at cenotaphs and war memorials on Sunday 13 November 2022.

There will be representatives from Inverclyde Council, the Armed Forces, and local organisations at the various Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Provost Drew McKenzie, who will attend the commemorations at Wellpark and Lyle Hill, said: “This is a hugely important time of year to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to commemorate during the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

“The names on the war memorials throughout our towns and villages represent the life of someone from our community that was lost in battle.

“Many more suffered serious and life-changing injuries during various conflicts and we also remember their sacrifices.

“On Remembrance Sunday, we unite across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth and honour those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.”

Following the service in Greenock, Lyle Hill will be the focus with a service at approximately 13:30 to commemorate the personnel of the Free French Navy who were stationed in Greenock during the Second World War.

The Free French memorial on Lyle Hill is currently illuminated in red to support Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland.

There will be a national two-minute’s silence on Friday 11 November 2022 at 11:00 to mark Armistice Day.

All 2022 Services   Sunday 13 November 2022

Greenock

Wellpark Mid Kirk – 1045 church service then Wellpark Cenotaph at approx. 12:30. Parade from Shaw Place to Wellpark at 12:15.

Free French Memorial, Lyle Hill – Short service at approx. 13:30.

*A wreath will also be laid during the day at Broomhill War Memorial.

Port Glasgow

Port Glasgow New Parish Church – 10:45 church service then Cenotaph at 12:30. Parade from Comet to Cenotaph.

Toll Boys Memorial, Clune Park – Short service at approx. 14:15.

*A wreath will also be laid during the day at Woodhall Memorial.

Gourock

Old Gourock and Ashton Church – 10:45 church service then Gourock Cenotaph at approx. 1200. Parade from church to Cenotaph.

Kilmacolm

Old Kirk – 10:45 church service then Cenotaph at approx. 12:00.

Inverkip

Inverkip Church – 10:45 church service then Inverkip Cenotaph approx. 12:00.

Wemyss Bay

Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie Church – 10:45 church service then Cenotaph at approx. 12:00.