TILBURY'S annual Remembrance Service in Civic Square was acclaimed as one of the best in recent memory after the refurbished memorial and surroundings played host to several hundred people.

The service featured music by Tilbury Town Brass Band and was attended by local councillors and representatives of military and veteran's organisations.

After the service and wreath-laying townsfolk and dignitaries mingled at a reception provided by Tilbury Community Association.

The event is organised by an amalgamation of local organisations including the local Royal British Legion with support from Tilbury Forum, whose chair Craig Austin said: "It was a really great day for Tilbury. It's the most people I can recall seeing at the Remembrance Service and it was great to be joined afterwards by so many people who enjoyed the hospitality provided by Tilbury Community Association.

"I think this is the start of a great new Tilbury tradition."

Thanks were expressed by service organisers to the Port of Tilbury for its continued support and sponsorship of The Royal British Legion Tilbury branch.

A further service takes place at Tilbury's International Cruise terminal on Wednesday (11 November) when it hosts the Port of London's annual Maritime Service of Remembrance. Refreshments will be served from 5pm and