A town council has sets out plans for a virtual service this Remembrance to avoid crowds gathering at a memorial.

The annual Dover Town Council Remembrance Sunday commemorations for those who gave their lives during wartime will take place online in the form of a special film.

It will include a service, wreath laying and prerecorded footage of memorials.

It comes as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic which has seen nearly all gatherings of more than 30 people banned, since March.

A spokesman said: “Public safety is paramount at this time and we urge those wishing to mark Remembrance to join the online commemorations to avoid endangering themselves and others by physically visiting the war memorial.

"This is the best way to show respect for the sacrifices made by the fallen and their comrades in the Armed Forces.

"Stay safe and remember from home this year.”

On November 8 at 11am, the public can visit dovertowncouncil.gov.uk to join in ‘Remember from Home’ officiated by Rev Sean Sheffield, honorary chaplain and chaplain to The Royal Green Jackets Association.

A single wreath will be laid by the mayor, Cllr Gordan Cowan, on behalf of Dover Town Council and the people of Dover.

There will also be a two minutes’ silence and footage of the war memorial, poppy mural, plaques of the fallen, Remembrance trail, and a list of organisations who normally take part.

Orating will be Alan Tinker, Merchant Navy, and voice-over by Tracey Hubbard, the council’s customer events team leader.

Before Remembrance Sunday, the Royal British Legion White Cliffs branch will be constructing the Garden of Remembrance at the war memorial but will not be directly collecting.

Instead, donations can be made in a dedicated box inside the town council offices or via DTC’s website with a link to RBL for virtual poppies.

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