LOCAL people will be paying their respects to those who gave their lives in various conflicts at tomorrow's Remembrance Sunday services.
In Castle Bromwich, members of the community will parade from Old Croft Lane to the Village Green's memorial, where the traditional service will be held.
Ex-servicemen, parish councillors and members of the Royal British Legion will be among those taking part in the procession.
Crowds will also fall silent in Marston Green, where commemorations will start with a short service at St Leonard's Church (at 10am.) The parade will then travel to the Memory Garden for the silence at the stroke of 11.
Wreaths will also be laid in a ceremony in Chelmsley Wood.
Mayor of Solihull, Coun Mike Robinson, said: "The Battle of the Somme drew to a close on November 18 1916; this was one of the bloodiest battles fought during the First World War.
"British casualties alone amounted to over 240,000 including the 127 local men who died; a devastating loss to families in Solihull and throughout Britain.
"It seems fitting that this year we should commemorate the ending of this terrible slaughter."
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