Rushden's Remembrance Sunday service scaled back due to Covid

Plans are being worked on so people are still able to mark the occasion from the safety of their own homes
Rushden Town Council has taken the decision to scale back this year's Remembrance Sunday service due to CovidRushden Town Council has taken the decision to scale back this year's Remembrance Sunday service due to Covid
Rushden Town Council has taken the decision to scale back this year's Remembrance Sunday service due to Covid

Rushden's Remembrance Sunday service is being scaled back due to the ongoing pandemic.

While the decision will be disappointing to many, Rushden Town Council has said their priority is to keep people safe.

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A spokesman for Rushden Town Council said: "In consultation with Rushden's Royal British Legion, Rushden Town Council have made the tough decision to scale back this year's Remembrance Sunday service due to the ongoing pandemic.

"We realise that this is very disappointing, but our priority at this time, must be to keep people safe in their home environment.

"Under government guidelines, a maximum of 30 people are allowed to attend outdoor gatherings, and so instead of the traditional tributes and parade, we are working on ways for the community to be able to remember and recognise all those who served and sacrificed, from the safety of their homes.

"We are encouraging you to take part in the two minute doorstep silence and are working on the logistics of live streaming the wreath laying service that will be available to watch online.

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"More details on the finalised plans will be announced over the next coming weeks on our website and social media pages."

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