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Lockdown Armistice Day will happen – but in private ceremony

5th November 2020 by Richard Batson

Armistice Day will be marked at North Walsham War Memorial Hospital this year despite the new lockdown – but with a small, strictly private, ceremony to meet government rules.

Just six people will attend the annual November 11 event, which remembers the 99 men from the town and further 80 from surrounding villages – who gave their lives in the First World War.

Friends chairman Keith Jarvis, treasurer Carol Willgress and secretary Angie Batson at the memorial in 2019.

Under the latest restrictions only a handful of church, Royal British Legion and Friends representatives can attend – so we are asking other regular visitors and members of the public to please stay away this year.

Friends chairman Keith Jarvis said: “It is important the wreath laying goes ahead in honour of the fallen heroes our hospital is dedicated to. But we need to ensure the tradition is carried out within the current Covid guidance for everyone’s safety – and we look forward to welcoming bigger crowds back next year.”

 

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Chairman

Keith Jarvis
15 Primrose Close
Trunch NR28 0QH

Tel: 07788 889853

Secretary

Angela Batson
30 Beechlands Park
Southrepps NR11 8NT

Tel: 07775 557381

Treasurer

Carol Willgress
28 Beechlands Park
Southrepps NR11 8NT

Tel: 01263 833733

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