As regular readers of these pages will be aware the two local county councillors have traditionally worked alongside the clerk and members of Monk Hesleden Parish Council to make arrangements for the Remembrance Day services. Unfortunately, after consideration of the impact of social restrictions measures imposed during the current pandemic it has been reluctantly agreed to postpone this year’s event, at least in it’s usual form.
Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2020
Due to the ongoing Corona Virus pandemic Monk Hesleden Parish Council has reluctantly made the decision to cancel this year’s Remembrance Day Services at Blackhall Welfare Park and Hesleden Cemetery. The decision has been taken in light of the current Covid-19 social restrictions.
The Parish Council recognises that members of the public may still wish to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday so the memorial at Blackhall Welfare Park will be open and accessible to visitors between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm on Sunday 8 November 2020. Although the Hesleden Memorial has open access we would encourage members of the public wishing to pay their respects to be mindful of social distancing and current guidelines at all times. It is therefore advised that visits should be made throughout the day.
In addition the Parish Council would like to invite members of the public to send in their photographs and messages so that we can hold a virtual Remembrance Day tribute which will be open to view through the Parish Council’s social media accounts (details will be advertised separately)
