STUDENTS and staff from Cirencester College joined together to remember those that lost their lives at war on  Armistice Day.

A service took place at the College’s Cenotaph, which was constructed last year by staff and students in the centre of the College.

Students from the College‘s Public Services course, wore  cadet uniforms to represent all the Armed Forces, led the College at the service which  was conducted by Reverand Katie Richardson who led the prayers for world peace.

Course Leader for Uniformed Public Services, Steve Collis, who served in the Army for 23 years, said: "Remembrance allows me the time, with the students to reflect on all of the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the good of our country. It is really important for us to remember with the next generation those who have lost their lives, not only from our Armed Forces during conflict but those from the other services who have made our country what it is today.

Many Public Service students said that Armistice day meant a lot to them.

During the ceremony a wreath was laid by students before the playing of the Last Post by a band marked the beginning of the two minute silence.

Zoe Daniel and Henry Maxwell, students of A level English, read extracts from ‘Letters from Wilfred Owen'.

Wilfred Owenan English poet and soldier in the First World War, whose poetry reflected the dreadful conditions in the trenches and gas warfare.

 Jude Padfield, said:  “Remembrance Day means a lot to me, my Great Grandfather served in World War One, working with horses, shoeing their hooves and looking after their stables. I also like to think about the people serving today in the forces."

Another student, Christina Trinder said: “I come from a military background so I think about all those who are serving now as well as those who lost their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts.”