The day stands to remember individuals who have served to protect our way of life since the First World War.
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Cumnock remembrance. (Image: Charlie Gilmour) The Armistice was signed at 11am on November 11, 1918, putting an end to the First World War- marking what is now known as Armistice Day.
Members of the community join local organisations, veterans, and elected members in paying tribute on the closest Sunday to November 11.
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Cumnock Remembrance Sunday. (Image: Charlie Gilmour) A range of solemn services took place across the area on Sunday, November 10 - including in Cumnock and New Cumnock.
The area's new provost, Claire Leitch, attended the ceremony in Cumnock, along with MP Elaine Stewart and local councillors.
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Locals in New Cumnock also took part in a remembrance service. (Image: Submitted) Other services took place on Sunday in Auchinleck, Benwhat, Catrine, Dalrymple, Dalmellington, Drongan, Lugar, Mauchline, Muirkirk, Ochiltree, Patna, Rankinston, Sorn and Stair.
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