Photos from Remembrance parades, memorial services and wreath laying across the High Peak

Micheal Hilton was part of the organisation team for the Buxton Remembrance Service.

He said: “More than 1,200 people came to the service.

“Well done to all involved - it’s great to see so many there - and amazing to see all the younger people taking part in the parade, and attending the event - very encouraging.”

The parade marched from the war memorial down to the Pavilion Gardens and as well as those representing the armed forces, the cadets there was also emergency personnelle as well as scouts and girl guides who were all reviewed after the service by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Louise Potter MBE, and High Peak Deputy Mayor Councillor Payge Hacking.

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team were also present at the service and said: “As in previous years, members of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team joined the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on the Slopes in Buxton, to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country, and to lay a wreath on behalf of the team.

“Many of us choose to remember the fallen in our local communities.

“As well as attending at Buxton, the team was also represented by members at parades across our operational area and beyond, including Leek, Macclesfield and Chinley.”

Over in Chapel-en-le-Frith there was no Standard Bearer for the memorial service as Alan Tideswell was invited to London to be part of the national remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

Sally Tideswell, who is also from the Chapel branch of the Royal British Legion, said: “Chapel-en-le-Frith RBL Standard was paraded at The Festival Of Remembrance on behalf of the town.”

The chair for Chapel Parish Council said: “I attended two Remembrance services.

“At the first, Councillor Dales, Cllr Mark Drabble and Cllr Melissa Drabble did a fantastic job as road marshals.

“Cllr Gourlay was there too, meaning half of our councillors attended.

“I felt proud to take part in both services on behalf of the Parish Council. Thank you to everyone who helped organise the services and to all those who attended to remember.”

Around 278 people came to the service at St Thomas Becket, with many more gathering on the Market Place for the Last Post.

Later, in Dove Holes, Cllr Mark and Cllr Melissa Drabble, Cllr Gourlay and the chair attended the service at St Paul’s where there were around 60 people attending including High MP, Jon Pearce.

A wreath was laid by Chapel-en-le-Frith Ladies choir who said they were ‘proud’ to pay tribute.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce said: “I joined residents in Dove Holes for their Remembrance Sunday service, paying our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“It was moving to see our community come together to honour those who served, those who never returned home, and all those whose lives have been changed by conflict.

“My thanks to everyone who helped organise all of today's commemorations, and to all those who came along to pay their respects.”

In Whaley Bridge Councillor Ruth George called the service at Memorial Park ‘beautiful’. She said: “Lots of people came to remember the fallen, many local organisations laid wreaths, Whaley Bridge Band were on good form, the children did brilliantly and the weather was kind to us.

“It was an honour to read part of the Roll of Honour.

“Thank you everyone who helped to make this such a special occasion that goes from strength to strength each year.”

Marie Keable from Peak Dale said: “Father Jamie from Whaley Bridge assisted by local curate, Mark Eyre, conducted the village Remembrance Day service following a parade through the village led by local residents and members of the parish council.”

Soup and refreshments were served at Great Rocks Club after.

Those in Hayfield also paid their respects.

The Hayfield and District WI President, Saffron Batchelor said: “It was a truly beautiful and respectful Remembrance service today.

“It was an honour to represent WI, lay our hand knitted wreath and say readings on behalf of our Women.

“Thank you to all our members, crafters and supporters. We have been honoured to be a part of the Remembrance Commemoration, to help decorate the village and support the RBL.”

Also in Hayfield the May Queen committee gave thanks to the ‘wonderful’ 2026 royalty for attending the parade and added: “We are incredibly proud of you all for continuing to represent Hayfield May Queen with such pride.”