People in Bucks will have to mark Remembrance Day differently because of coronavirus

People in Bucks are going to have to honour the Armed Forces and veterans privately this Remembrance Sunday (8 November).

It is because of the coronavirus pandemic and the increasing number of positive cases within the county.

Cabinet member for communities and public health, Councillor Gareth Williams, said:

"In line with advice from the Government and the Royal British Legion, we are all going to have to honour the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces and veterans in our own private ways this year.

"Just as we cheered for the NHS earlier in the year, my kids intend to celebrate Remembrance Sunday with artwork and our own ceremony in our back garden this year."

The Government has suggested some different ways people can mark Remembrance Day this year, including:

• Hold a small Remembrance service in your garden

• Create a Remembrance space in your garden by planting plants that have a connection to Remembrance

• Use Zoom, Facebook or another online meeting resource to host an online Remembrance service or activity

• Write letters of Remembrance to veterans or serving personnel

• Use the Royal British Legion Remembrance education activities to help children learn about Remembrance

• Create your own Remembrance art piece using teaching resources – children and families could display something in their window like the rainbows for the NHS.

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