The parade, held on a misty morning, was led by the 2428 (Hedge End) Squadron Air Cadets and members of the 13th Itchen Scouts Group carrying the flag. They were joined by local councillors, veterans, community groups, and schoolchildren.
Hedge End Town Council Chair Cllr. Leigh Hadaway laid a wreath at the War Memorial on behalf of the council. Also present were Cllr. Ian Corben, Cllr. Ron Nichols, Cllr. James Paine, and Cllr. John Shepherd.
Four churches participated in the service at the War Memorial: St John’s Church, St Luke’s Church, King’s Community Church, and the Hedge End Methodist Church.
Separately, Cllr. Helen Corben laid a wreath at the HMS Cricket Memorial in the River Hamble Country Park.
The Town Council expressed gratitude to all who attended and supported the event.
