A VILLAGE gathered to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars.

Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre was filled to capacity for a service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 8.

A guard of honour was organised by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 35th South West Cheshire Scout group, who welcomed councillors from Cheshire East and Wistaston.

The Service of Remembrance was taken by four local ministers including the Rev Ken Sambrook and the Rev Mike Turnbull, from St Mary’s Church, in Wistaston, Father Martin Moran, from the Oblate Retreat Centre and the Rev Steve Ingrouille, fromWells Green Methodist Church.

An impressive poppy arrangement was displayed on the stage Elizabeth Russell, from Wistaston Flower Club.

The names of the 16 men from Wistaston who perished during the Second World War, were respectfully read by Barbara Brereton.

The Wells Green Church choir, led by musical director Mrs Myra Wood, added quality to the music and hymns.

Jack Gresty played ‘The Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ – his great uncle Radio Officer Derek Aubrey Gresty died at Bari, in Italy, on May 3, 1944 aged 24 years.

A wreath was placed at the front of the building by the hall’s president, John Cooke, accompanied by Cub George Edge-Robinson who placed a cross in memory of Lieutenant Commander Roy Berryman Edwards DSO, sent by his daughter Mrs Sylvia Hammond, from Kent.

The hall’s chairman, John White, paid tribute to one of Wistaston’s 16 fallen heroes – Lieutenant Ronald Arthur Hulse, Royal Artillery, who died in Egypt on June 17, 1944, aged 29.

He lived at ‘Oaklands’, in Manor Avenue, and attended Nantwich and Acton Grammar School.

The collection at the service was £287 for the Royal British Legion, which was represented by Alan Brereton.