GWRYCH Castle was lit up red over the weekend for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

The castle, located near Abergele, honoured remembrance as part of their Hope, Remembrance and Respect project with veteran charities. Fundraising was carried out for the Royal British Legion.

Rhyl Journal: Crowds gather for the Remembrance Day gathering at Gwrych Castle.Crowds gather for the Remembrance Day gathering at Gwrych Castle. (Image: Gwrych Castle)
Deacon Linda Brown led a Remembrance memorial gathering with councillors and local dignitaries.

Rhyl Journal: The Hope, Remembrance and Respect Poppy Cascade at Gwrych CastleThe Hope, Remembrance and Respect Poppy Cascade at Gwrych Castle (Image: Gwrych Castle)
Scouts with Ro Brett served as Flag Bearers.

An incredible poppy cascade was also created.

Bev Baker, founder trustee at Gwyrch Castle Preservation Trust, said: "We had a wonderful memorial day at Gwrych Castle.

Rhyl Journal: Deacon Linda BrownDeacon Linda Brown (Image: Gwrych Castle)
"It was very moving and a wonderful gathering of local people for the Hope, Remembrance and Respect Gwrych Castle poppy cascade gathering with Deacon Linda Brown.

Rhyl Journal: The Hope, Remembrance and Respect Poppy Cascade at Gwrych CastleThe Hope, Remembrance and Respect Poppy Cascade at Gwrych Castle (Image: Gwrych Castle)
"Representatives attended from the veteran charity and Mike and Jen Mainstone for St Kentigern who we support. There was Julie O'keefe for the Osborne Trust, amongst others.

Rhyl Journal: Richard Hughes, Welsh singer at Gwrych Castle Richard Hughes, Welsh singer at Gwrych Castle (Image: Gwrych Castle)
"The event was, as always, a Royal British Legion charity event with Ro Brett and her 6th Colwyn Bay Scouts as flag bearers.

Rhyl Journal: The castle lit red in tributeThe castle lit red in tribute (Image: Gwrych Castle)
"The Paul Woodland Trust and Woodies Lodge of Colwyn Bay were supported and alongside a group of wonderful young people learning about the importance of remembrance. [Paul “Woody” Woodland lost his life in a training exercise, before he was due to return for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan. 'Woody’s' dream of owning a log cabin after his service became the inspiration for Woody’s Lodge].

"Woodies Lodge in Colwyn Bay was founded in his honour."

Rhyl Journal: Jo Brett, leader 6th Colwyn Bay ScoutsJo Brett, leader 6th Colwyn Bay Scouts (Image: Gwrych Castle)
"The Hope, Remembrance and Respect project continues with a huge following at the castle.

Rhyl Journal: Deacon Linda Brown with friends Mike and Jen MainstoneDeacon Linda Brown with friends Mike and Jen Mainstone (Image: Gwrych Castle)
"We work very hard with Richard Arthur Hughes and Deacon Linda Brown who are patrons of the poppy cascade at Gwrych Castle."