Join us marking Remembrance Day on the doorstep this year in Buxton

In light of this Buxton Advertiser - along with its sister titles across the country - is inviting all our readers to join us in a two-minute doorstep silence this Remembrance Sunday.

By doing this it is hoped we can still remember in 2020 even if we cannot join together in acts of remembrance.

Today we have published a special Poppy poster - backed by the Royal British Legion - which we encourage people to display in their windows or to hold as they stand on their doorsteps to observe a two minute silence at 11am on Remembrance Sunday.

And we urge everyone this weekend to show their support for Remembrance Sunday by buying a poppy if they are able to or by making a donation to the Royal British Legion.

This year more than ever the Poppy Appeal needs our help as lockdown and more people working from home limits the opportunities for many people to buy a poppy.

This year High Peak Borough Council will be sharing photos from wreath-laying ceremonies on its website so people can still be involved in the commemorations without needing to attend services in person.Individuals representing organisations who would like a wreath to be laid on their behalf during the service are asked to contact local organisers in advance.

People who wish to do so in person are asked to attend the cenotaph or memorial after midday on Remembrance Sunday.

They are also asked to observe all Covid-19 guidance - including keeping the appropriate distance from others.

Councillor Anthony McKeown, leader of High Peak Borough Council, said: "Remembrance events are at the heart of how the nation honours our Armed Forces past and present.

"But instead of attending services and laying wreaths in person we're asking people to remember at home to help protect yourselves and those you care about during the health pandemic.

"Our homes have become places to celebrate and mark the enormous contribution and sacrifices of so many people - in the spring we all regularly took to our doorsteps to clap for our NHS so it seems natural at this time that we honour our Armed Forces heroes in the same way.

"People can show their support by joining others across the UK by watching the national service on television and marking the two minutes silence from their front doors, buying and wearing poppies and displaying poppies, poster and drawings in their windows.

Director of fundraising for the Royal British Legion, Claire Rowcliffe, said: "While the Covid-19 pandemic undoubtedly makes running the appeal more difficult the additional hardships it has brought about means our work is now more vital than ever.

"Every poppy makes a difference to the lives of our Armed Forces community - while you may have to do something different to support the Poppy Appeal this year every poppy counts so thank you to this newspaper for your fantastic support.”

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.