Leamington's Remembrance Sunday service has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

The public are being encouraged to observe the two minute silence from home on their doorstep
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Leamington's Remembrance Sunday service has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

A social distanced service was due to take place on November 8 at the war memorial.

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But due to the new lockdown restrictions, set to start on Thursday, Leamington Town Council said: "It is with great regret that due to the imminent country wide lockdown, Royal Leamington Spa Town Council, in consultation with partners, have taken the decision to cancel the memorial wreath laying for Remembrance Sunday.

Leamington's Remembrance Sunday service has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.Leamington's Remembrance Sunday service has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.
Leamington's Remembrance Sunday service has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

"We are encouraging the public to observe the two minute silence from home on their doorstep to keep safe whilst honouring those who died fighting for us all.

"If you do still intend to lay a wreath, please ensure you comply with social distancing rules and keep safe."

Leamington mayor Cllr Susan Rasmussen said: "The Leamington Town Council, in consultation with partners, have made the tough decision to cancel this year's Remembrance Sunday service due to the ongoing pandemic.

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

"We are encouraging people to take part in the two-minute doorstep silence to recognise all those who served and sacrificed, from the safety of their homes.

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