There are fears that lower numbers have meant the town's annual remembrance event has been making a loss lately.
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to those who died while serving the country.
Filey's Remembrance Service is at the town's Methodist Church on Saturday the 8th of November.
The Royal British Legion's Branch Community Coordinator, for Filey, is Paul Colling:
"It's been a great community event where. We all come together to one of those who've served and sacrificed for our country. The doors will be opening about 3:30 PM and the show starts at four. We've got a fantastic lineup this year. We've got the honeybee silver band who'll be performing along with singing for Joy, who's a fantastic choir.
"And we've got Kathy Ryan, who's a, a solo artist. And we've also got a, a very moving tribute from Bagpiper, David Lehman. So it's a mix of uplifting music, some solemn reflection, and it's a chance for the whole community to come together and pay tribute."
People can buy tickets online by scanning the QR code on the promotional poster or by visiting this link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/filey-royal-british-legion-festival-of-remembrance
Tickets can also be purchased from Filey post office.
This year there is reduced ticket prices to £7 per adult, £5 concessions (OAP and 10-16 year olds) and children under 10 are free with a paying adult.
Paul thinks there are reasons for the recent lower numbers:
"I think sadly there's not as many older folks still around now from the second World War.
"So we're really relying heavily on veterans from other campaigns, Falklands and especially now the as myself from the Afghan campaigns. So yeah, we're, we would like to encourage those people who might not. Usually attendees to to come along and boost our numbers. There's a lot going on in the world and there people still need to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
"So yes they, they should be coming along and paying their respects."
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