Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day will be a little different this year, but there are still lots of ways you can get involved while following social distancing guidelines.
Our own St John’s Church will incorporate the two minute silence into their weekly service posted on youtube as always, the link will be available on bellingdon.com from Saturday night, and there are some lovely ideas from the Royal British Legion:
Pause for the Two Minute Silence on your doorstep
With many unable to take part in Remembrance services and events this year, you can still play your part from home and take part in a moment of Remembrance by observing the Two Minute Silence at 11am from your doorstep.
Download a poppy for the Armed Forces community
Download a Remembrance Poppy poster to display in your window this Remembrance Sunday and donate to support the Armed Forces community
Download and donate
Watch on TV/social media
Although there will be no March Past the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, a National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph will still take place.
The closed ceremony will be broacast live on BBC One and you can tune in from 10.15am as representatives of the Royal Family, the Government and the Armed Forces lay wreaths at the Cenotaph.
You will also be able to watch a live stream of events from the Cenotaph on our Facebook page.
Virtual Field of Remembrance
During these challenging times it’s important that we still join as a nation to remember the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces. That’s why we’ve created a virtual Field of Remembrance where you can leave a personal tribute.
Post a tribute
Festival of Remembrance
On Saturday you can watch the Festival of Remembrance at 9.10pm on BBC One. The socially distanced programme was pre-recorded in October and features an interview with Captain Sir Tom Moore, as well as tributes from TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
What we’re remembering this year
In the year that marked 75 years since VE Day and VJ Day, we are celebrating the contribution of every member of our Armed Forces who stepped up to defend our way of life then, and those who continue to do so today, whatever the threat.
Whether it be watching the Remembrance Service on television, or pausing for the Two Minute Silence at your doorstep or front window, we are encouraging people to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces in new ways.
To show your support for the Armed Forces community you can download a Remembrance Poppy poster to display in your window this Remembrance Sunday
You can also check out our list of other Covid-safe activities and teaching resources to help you get friends and family involved in Remembrance this year.
