A SOCIALLY distanced service was held in Rhyl to remember the fallen.

Commemorations at the War Memorial gardens were “considerably scaled back” due to Welsh Government restrictions on limiting outdoor gatherings.

Among those paying tribute was Charlton Taylor, from Rhyl. Charlton lost his father Lance Corporal Michael Taylor in 2010, while serving in Afghanistan, when he was just 10 months old.

Richard Kendrick, Rhyl Poppy Appeal coordinator, said; "It was different on Sunday but still, I could feel the emotion of the people there.

"The day was missing all the children from rainbows, brownies, guides, cubs and scouts and it was so strange to see the gardens empty.

"Thank you to everyone who came and council for hard work in making everything safe."

In Prestatyn, a service was live streamed from the War Memorial.

Revd David Ash, vicar of Prestatyn, said: “This was a first for us and that it was watched by nearly twice as many as could actually attend.”

In Meliden, a small group of 20 gathered to pay their respects to the fallen.

The short service of remembrance was taken by cllr Gerry Frobisher, former Prestatyn and Meliden mayor.

Cllr Frobisher said: “The deputy mayor cllr Sharon Frobisher and her consort, Harriet Frobisher, were joined by cllr Peter Evans and representatives from The Royal British Legion, The Army, St Melyd’s Church, Young Dragon/Dreigiau Ifanc, 1st Meliden Guides and Brownies, veterans and Prestatyn and Meliden Town Council.

“The two minute silence was observed in conjunction with the sound of the cannon being fired in Rhyl to announce the start and finish of the period of silence.”

In Bodelwyddan, a small service with local cadets was held after being organised by Royal British Legion representative Keith Riley and the Marble Church.

Cllr Abigail Mainon said: "It was a small service with local cadets forming a socially distanced flag barer procession to start the ceremony.

"Held by the Canadian war memorial in the churchyard, we had the 11am silence followed by a short service and then the English, Welsh and Canadian anthems played on a speaker."

’There were nine wreath layers including myself, Bodelwyddan mayor Joan Barker, cllr Richard Mainon, representatives from the police and local armed forces groups."

In Rhuddlan, the town council marked Remembrance Sunday whilst observing social distance.

Mayor, cllr Arwel Roberts, covered donations for most of the wreaths and the town council awarded a donation of £1,000 to the Royal British Legion.

A spokesperson from Rhuddlan Town Council said: "The support of the legion in these times is more important than ever.

"In such a difficult time the town council marked remembrance Sunday observing social distance.

"The recommendation was to have one person from each society to lay their wreath."

In Abergele, a two minute silence was observed.

Cllr Alan Hunter, mayor of Abergele, said: "Remembrance Sunday was marked in Abergele at the Cenotaph at St Michael's Church.

"The two minute silence was observed and wreaths were then placed on the Cenotaph, led by the myself, followed by wreaths from the Royal British Legion, the Armed Forces and Abergele Fire Brigade.

"Throughout the day wreaths were placed by other groups including Abergele Scouts and Abergele Rugby Club."

It is understood Kinmel Bay chuch held a digital remembrance service.

[Pictures: Thanks go to Richard Kendrick and members of the community who have submitted photos].