The people of Halstead will come together to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

This weekend will see a host of events and activities taking place to remember former soldiers from the town who lost their lives in battle.

Halstead Royal British Legion has put together the weekend of events, which starts tonight when a film on the Great War will be shown at the Empire Theatre.

Journey’s End is the latest cinematic rendition of a play by a war veteran, R.C. Sheriff, which first premiered in England in 1928.

The movie, which is described as an anti-war film, will start at 7.45pm tonight. Tickets cost £6 and those attending will automatically be entered into the Armed Forces Day raffle which takes place tomorrow.

The raffle forms part of a fun event taking place from 2pm in Halstead Public Gardens, off Trinity Street.

The gardens will be filled with a host of stalls, while there will also be live music on offer courtesy of the Army Cadet Force Corps of Drums and jazz singer Annelise Molloy.

A number of pupils from primary schools in the town will be dancing to keep the crowds entertained and a bouncy castle is also available to keep the little ones busy.

Children aged 11 and under are encouraged to take part in a First World War-themed fancy dress to help get into the spirit of the occasion.

Following the fun day, a special memorial service, run by the Rev Katie de Bourcier, is set to take place on Sunday at 3pm.

The service will also be held in the public gardens and relatives of Halstead soldiers who died during the Great War will be invited to take part in the service.

A new flower bed commemorating the first world war will also be unveiled during the service.

All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Anyone wishing to get involved or find out more about the commemorative weekend should contact halsteadcentenary@outlook.com.