THE area remembered in huge numbers on Sunday throughout every community.

Lochgelly gathered in great numbers to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Cowdenbeath saw over 100 people at the First World War Memorial in the Public Park in a service taken by Rev Graham Kinloch.

There were over 100 poppies placed on the way up to the memorial and all the armed services were represented.

The parade to the World War 2 memorial, at the town house, saw a host of organisations represented including the the Army, Navy and Air Force. The scouts were also represented and five standards were raised.

Between 300 and 400 people gathered at the memorial to hear new Salvation Army leader in Cowdenbeath, Lt Karen Thomas, lead the service.

There was a youthful touch to the armed forces representation with Cowdenbeath Army Cadets joined by Dunfermline Air Cadets and the Sea Cadets from Methil.

The Lieutenant of Fife was represented by depute, Jim Kinloch, and MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath, Lesley Laird was there along with MSP for Cowdenbeath Annabelle Ewing; and local councillor Alistair Bain.

The chairman of Cowdenbeath Community Council, Alex Haddow, was warm in his praise for the turn out of people at both services.

He said: "The turn out at the World War 1 memorial was the biggest I can remember and the story was the same for the later service at the Town House.

"It was a fitting way for the town to remember on this special day and I thank everyone who took part."

It was the last time that Mr Haddow would lay the wreath on behalf of the people of Cowdenbeath as he is retiring as chair of the community council next year.

A large crowd waited by the memorial on Bank Street to greet the parade led by the Lochgelly High School Pipe Band.

Several wreaths were laid, beginning with a serving member of the Royal Navy from HMS Caledonia. Officiating clergy were Major Cathy Knott, Father Nicholas Grace, and Deacon Pamela Scott. Music was provided throughout the service by Lochgelly Brass Band.

The Lest We Forget Club, who organise the parade, wish to thank Lodge Minto 385 for their excellent catering after the parade and all organisations who took part, who continue to ensure "We Will Remember Them."

Cardenden's 2018 Armistice Sunday event once again was well supported.

This year's event attracted one of the largest turn outs seen in the village for many years. The large parade was led by Fife Police Pipe Band led by Pipe Major Dougie Murray, local scouts and cubs.

On arrival at the war memorial an excellent service was conducted by local minister Rev Donald Lawrie and local priest Father Brian Gowans.

A lament was also played by Dougie Murray and there was also 24 wreaths laid by various people and organisations.

The chairman of the organising committee, Alex Burns MBE, thanked the large turn out for their attending and the minister and priest.

Cardenden Environment Group and community volunteers made poppies to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1.

Said the Group's Mary Murdoch: "The community of Cardenden collected and saved all the bottle bottoms and Shirley, Ann and I, with the help of some male volunteers drilled, painted and cable tied them, ready to be arranged around Auchterderran Church and Bowhill War Memorial.

"We made 748 poppies all together, 500 on church railings and 248 at the newly refurbished war memorial. One for each name on the memorial.

"Thanks also to members of the lifestyle class in Lochgelly as they saved their bottles and also made some poppies. Great work by all involved thank you."

Our photographs by Derek Johnstone and Bill Mitchell capture the scenes in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Cardenden.