School-made wreath laid at Lewes war memorial on Remembrance Sunday

It was laid by MP James MacCleary as the town marked Remembrance Sunday on November 8.

Members of the school’s Year 7 art club made the wreath after Mr MacCleary asked for help to find a more environmentally friendly way to honour those who died in service.

The MP said he hoped the project would become a tradition, with pupils making new wreaths in years to come.

He said: "I asked Priory School to help me create a more sustainable wreath for Remembrance, and the result is wonderful. The Year 7 art club has done a fantastic job, and I hope this beautiful wreath will be part of my remembrance tradition for many years to come.

"A huge thank you to all the pupils involved and to everyone at Priory for helping me find a more sustainable way to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“I am honoured to be laying such a thoughtfully made wreath this Remembrance Sunday.

“We will remember them."

Lewes Town Council said the mayor, Adrian Ross, joined fellow town councillors and members of the community for the remembrance parade and service. Residents lined the streets as the parade passed through the town.

After the parade, councillor Ross attended a civic service at St Michael’s Church, where members of the community gathered to remember those who had lost their lives in service.

In a Facebook post, the town council thanked veterans, service personnel and local organisations who took part, as well as residents who watched from the streets. It said the occasion also honoured those who continue to serve and sacrifice in the pursuit of peace, and thanked those who helped keep the tradition alive for future generations.