A host of ceremonies took place across the district to remember those who lost their lives fighting for freedom.
Countless hours of work had been put into the events where the community came together to stand in silence for two minutes.
Spalding was looking resplendent thanks to the Busy Bees groups which had created numerous decorations, including a knitted display in Ayscoughfee.
A parade was held there on Remembrance Sunday and at Springfields on Armistice Day (Monday, November 11) while the town also saw ceremonies at the war graves in the cemetery on Saturday. (For more from parade organiser Jan Whitbourn see Tulip Talk on page 16).
Towns and villages across the district also took part in their own services where volunteers also paid vital roles in ensuring everyone in the community could pay their respects.
As ever, there were large turn outs in Holbeach and Pinchbeck for parades.
Others paid their respects in their own way.
It included Spalding United U15s Blue raising money for the Royal British Legion with the Spalding branch providing them with a parade before their match at Weston.
Harold Payne of Fleet usually does a tour of war memorials in villages laying wreaths, but is currently in hospital recovering from a knee operation.
Instead he organised for 3,000 poppies to be placed in the memorial garden he’s created at his Anglia Motel.
Sir John Hayes planted a tribute on behalf of the district in the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Houses of Parliament.
Sir John Hayes said “It was a privilege to plant a cross that signifies solemn remembrance for all those from South Holland and the Deepings.”
Cowbit Village Hall committee raised £345 to help decorate the village with poppies.
Decorations were made by Claire and Marcus Pell, Gerry Pearson and the Cowbit Crafters group.
