High Peak residents urged to remember at home this year

High Peak Borough Council has worked in partnership with local churches and branches of the Royal British Legion to ensure that, collectively, people honour the service and sacrifices of our armed forces on Sunday, November 8 whilst safeguarding our communities.

Coun Anthony Mckeown, council leader, said: “Remembrance events are at the heart of how the nation honours our armed forces.

“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.

“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.

“At a local level, we’ll be sharing photos from wreath-laying ceremonies on our website so people can still be involved in the commemorations without needing to attend in person.”

Individuals and people 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 advised to attend the cenotaph or memorial after midday on Remembrance Sunday and to ensure they observe all the Covid guidance.