Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has honoured the fallen across Penistone and Stocksbridge communities for Remembrance.
Marie attended Penistone Grammar School's annual Remembrance service on Friday 6 November, to commemorate former pupils who served and lost their lives in conflict, alongside the sacrifices made by British and Commonwealth Armed Forces personnel.
As a former pupil of Penistone Grammar School, the service holds particular significance for Marie, who has regularly returned to the school to take part in its commemorations since becoming the local Member of Parliament.
The service provides an opportunity for today's pupils to reflect on the experiences of those who attended the school before them, and to remember how the losses of the First and Second World Wars, and conflicts since, have shaped the history of Penistone and its surrounding communities.
The visit formed part of a series of Remembrance events attended by Marie across Barnsley and Sheffield communities.
Marie visited "Poppies with Purpose*"* at St John the Baptist Church in Penistone on Friday 6 November. The Penistone Arts Week fringe exhibition brought together local artists, makers and community groups to explore themes of remembrance, sacrifice, peace and hope through creative work.
The exhibition was organised in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and fundraising for repairs to the historic tower and clock at St John's Church.
On Saturday 7 November, Marie joined the Remembrance service in Chapeltown, before attending Stocksbridge's Remembrance Sunday commemorations on Rememberance Sunday, Sunday 8 November.
The local MP also attended the Bolsterstone Memorial Service on Wednesday 11th November, Armistice Day, which included music from Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir.
Across the period, local people came together to honour those who served in the First and Second World Wars, and in conflicts since, while recognising the contribution of serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and the families who support them.
Following the commemorations, Marie Tidball MP said:
"It was an absolute privilege to attend services across Penistone and Stocksbridge. Remembrance is an opportunity for us to come together as communities and as a nation to reflect on the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those who served, not only in the First and Second World Wars, but in every conflict since. We remember those who lost their lives, and recognise our serving personnel, veterans and the families who support them. Theirs is the ultimate public service.
"It is always incredibly moving to remember the former students at Penistone Grammar School who walked through the same school as generations of young people in Penistone today, but who went on to serve their country and never returned home. Their sacrifice is woven into our town's history, and it's so important that we continue to honour their memory.
"It was also a privilege to join commemorations in Chapeltown, Stocksbridge and Bolsterstone, and to see the incredible creativity and community spirit behind Poppies with Purpose in Penistone.
"I'm grateful to the Royal British Legion, local schools, churches, community organisations and all the volunteers who work so hard to make these acts of remembrance possible. They ensure that the stories of those who served, and the sacrifices they made, are remembered by each new generation.
"As we remember the past, we must also reflect on the importance of protecting peace for future generations. We will remember them."
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