People urged to stay safe and observe Remembrance at home
People in Rutland are being urged to stay safe and observe Remembrance Sunday at home, in light of new COVID-19 restrictions that come into effect this week.
Public commemorations had been planned in Rutland to mark Remembrance Sunday on 8 November, together with Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November.
The traditional format for these events had been altered to make sure they could take place in a COVID-secure way. However, with the recent announcement that England will enter a second national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, public attendance at Remembrance events is no longer possible.
Wreaths will be laid with prayers at All Saints Church in Oakham on Remembrance Sunday (8 November). Members of the public are asked not to attend the ceremony.
Rutland County Council has instead decided it can hold an event in a public place and record it for people to watch later in the day. There is no indication as to how many wreaths will be laid at the memorial. Normally there are many wreaths laid.
The pre-recorded version of the Service of Remembrance will be broadcast by Rutland County Council and All Saints Church. A link will be posted on this council page. www.rutland.gov.uk/my-council/armed-forces/remembrance/
Observing Remembrance Day at home
The Royal British Legion has shared alternative ways for people to honour Remembrance Day, including:
Creating a remembrance space in your garden by planting plants that have a connection to Remembrance
Using Zoom, Facebook or another online meeting resource to host an online Remembrance service or activity
Creating an online exhibition of remembrance related photos from residents that schools or others could use to discuss local remembrance activities
Full details of information and resources can be found here: www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance
Remembrance Sunday Oakham Rutland Wreath Laying At War Memorial 2015
Remembrance Sunday Oakham Rutland Wreath Laying At War Memorial 2015
