A WAR memorial bench adorned with poppies and soldiers has been unveiled in Humshaugh to honour those who served in the First World War.

As part of the upcoming 100th anniversary marking the end of the First World War, a new bench depictingsoldiers and poppies has been placed next to the existing war memorial near Simonburn Cottage.

Chairman of Humshaugh Parish Council Dick Moules, said: “The councillors felt this was an appropriate time to replace the old seat and show continued commitment to remembrance for villagers who gave their lives during the Great War and in subsequent conflicts to preserve our freedoms.”

The new bench was made by David Ogilvie Engineering at a cost of around £700, funded by the parish council.

It follows on from the war memorial itself being listed in 2016 as a Building of Special Architectural or Historic Interest as part of Historic England’s First World War commemoration project.

The village is coming together for a special commemorative service on November 11 to remember the 105 men from Humshaugh who served in the First World War.

The service called Humshaugh remembers its own, will be held in collaboration with the North Tyne Voices choir and Humshaugh Crown Players. Local resident Jen Ogle, has carried out extensive research in the Hexham Courant archives to document the lives of the men for the commemorative service, which is due to take place in Humshaugh Village Hall at 3pm on Sunday, November 11.