YOUNG people across the district took part in a range of activities to remember those who gave their lives in conflict.

On Remembrance Day, last Thursday, children from Bridge House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Steeton visited the village war memorial to place a giant poppy wreath they had made.

Senior manager, Donna Barnes, said: “We have been doing this for a number of years now. I know that the parents and carers think it is a touching idea and important that the children understand about remembering the fallen.”

At Cullingworth that day, pupils and staff from Parkside School and Cullingworth Primary joined villagers for a ceremony at the war memorial. The service was led by the Rev Anna Lumb. Poetry was read by Parkside head students Charlie Alvey and Maisie Otterburn and wreaths were laid.

At Holy Family School in Keighley, Remembrance Day coincided with the monthly early-morning mass, at which prayers were offered. Later in the day, a representative group of students gathered for a short prayer service in front of the school and created a poppy garden, whilst other pupils put-up displays they had prepared.

In Denholme, the Youth Cafe Juniors installed a display at the village’s Foster Park.

It featured hand-crafted poppies and information about soldiers from the world wars who were born or lived in Denholme, or were laid to rest there.

Kelly Robertson, for the Youth Cafe, said: “The Juniors and volunteers worked extremely hard on this year’s effort to remember our fallen soldiers – and judging by the community’s response, it was worthwhile. We are extremely proud of what was achieved.”