SERVICES were held around Monmouthshire on Armistice Day, Saturday 11th November, and Remembrance Day, 12th November, to commemorate those who lost their lives in battle and the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two world wars and later conflicts.

The streets of Chepstow were lined as the community came together in commemoration, luckily the weather did not prove to be a deterrence as hundreds watched the parade march from the Welsh Street car park and down High Street before pausing in front of the Chepstow Cenotaph.

Representatives from across the community then came forward to pay their respects and place wreathes of poppies on the war memorial.

At 11am a short service began which included the sounds of the bugle and a minute’s silence.

Following that, the parade continued its march down to Upper Church Street and on to St Mary’s Church for a longer service.

A ceremony was also held at the war memorial on Saturday 11th November to mark Armistice Day.

Monmouth AM Nick Ramsay was a among those taking part not only in Chepstow but in Usk.

Usk held its service parade later in the day, it commenced from the Royal British Legion in Newmarket Street and make its way to St Mary’s Church.

Speaking afterwards, Mr Ramsay said: "It was good to see so much support for the fallen of our armed forces who did so much to protect our freedom.

"It is important that we take time to reflect on the sacrifices of so many in war.”

In Caldicot two events were held on Remembrance Day, a parade in the morning and then a service at the Cross in the afternoon.

These events coincided with those in Monmouth, Raglan, Magor and more across the county.