PHOTOS: Morecambe honours armed forces and emergency services with weekend of events

David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, was among those taking part in a parade and service on Sunday.

A weekend of events has taken place in Morecambe to honour our armed forces and emergency services.

This year saw the town's first ever National Services Celebration Weekend where 'blue light' services were included in the event.

Activities took place inside The Platform and on the central Promenade on Saturday and Sunday.

They included a parade from the Clock Tower and drumhead service on Sunday.

Many services were represented on the Promenade on both days, including the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, Lancashire Fire and Rescue, the ambulance service, local police, Morecambe and Heysham Sea Cadets, the Army Cadets, Morecambe FC Community Sports Veterans, St John's Hospice and more.

There were also stalls inside The Platform including displays of military models from IPMS (International Plastic Modellers Society) Lancashire and Morecambe Bay Model Group.

Lancaster Military Heritage Group and the Royal British Legion were also represented.

Read more: INTERVIEWS: Morecambe Armed Forces weekend to honour emergency services for first time - Beyond Radio

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