West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has begun the annual remembrance events by placing a cross at the Garden of Remembrance in Westminster.

And the MP will take part in events marking Remembrance Sunday and the Armistice at events in Tenbury Wells and Great Malvern this weekend.

Each year, the MP is invited to join events marking those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life, at public events of remembrance in the four main towns in West Worcestershire. She will be represented in Pershore by her husband James Baldwin, Councillor David Watkins will join the Malvern events on her behalf and Councillor Jeremy Owenson will place a wreath on Dame Harriett’s behalf in Upton-upon-Severn.

Dame Harriett said:

“It is always an honour to be asked to join formal events to mark those who gave their lives to protect us and our way of life.

“I placed a cross at the Garden of Remembrance in Westminster and will be joining community leaders at formal events across West Worcestershire this weekend.

“It is vital that the nation continues the tradition of remembering those who have died for our country and that we also proudly wear our poppies to raise money for the Royal British Legion charity.”