Remembrance services in Worthing will go ahead, but in a different way to normal.
Adur & Worthing Councils have worked closely with local organisations that represent the armed forces, the Cadet units and the Scouts to plan this year's commemorations, following guidance from the government and the Royal British Legion regarding Remembrance Sunday events.
A commemorative event will take place on Remembrance Sunday in Worthing in a way that ensures public safety
The March Past and War Memorial Remembrance Service outside Worthing Town Hall will not take place however.
An invite-only church service attended by a limited number of guests will take be held, and the public are urged not to attend Worthing Town Hall War Memorial but to commemorate at home instead.
The Garden of Remembrance will also be open from 2nd to 11th November 2020 for people to pay their respects privately throughout this time.
Cllr Lionel Harman, the Mayor of Worthing, said:
“It is with a heavy heart that we have had to make the decision not to commemorate Remembrance Sunday in the way that we would like, and have done, in Worthing for the last 100 years owing to the COVID pandemic. I would encourage everyone from the safety of our own homes to stand at 11am for the two minute silence to remember and reflect on the sacrifices that were made by so many for us all.”
In Adur, Church services, organised by the Royal British Legion, will be taking place in the district of Adur, in Shoreham, Southwick, Lancing and Sompting.
Cllr Andy McGregor, Chairman of Adur District Council, said:
“Due to the COVID pandemic, we are having to continually review our events to ensure public safety. It is important that we are able to pay tribute to those who lost their lives following two World Wars and other conflicts and mark Remembrance Sunday with the respect and dignity it deserves, but in a way that ensures the safety of our community.”
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