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Oct 2020
Smaller scale for Harrogate Remembrance service at Stonefall
A Remembrance service will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Harrogate next month, but with just a handful of people taking part.
Usually attended by dozens of dignitaries and organisations, the Stonefall event will this year be on a much smaller scaled because of covid restrictions.
Harrogate Brigantes Rotary Club said a few of its members will lay wreaths on behalf of the Royal British Legion, politicians and local service groups. They will also lay a special wreath on behalf of the New Zealand city of Christchurch to remember those that came from across the world to serve.
Reverend David Hoskins will still give a blessing at the closed event on November 8 at 1pm. A few members of the club will lay wreaths on behalf of the Royal British Legion, politicians and local service groups.
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After the wreath laying, the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery will be open to the public for quiet contemplation around the stone of remembrance.
The Brigantes Rotary Club has asked the Harrogate community to "remember in your hearts and say a silent thank you to those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today."
Meanwhile, the church service and parade through Knaresborough will also not go ahead. The Knaresborough branch of the Royal British Legion has asked residents to hold their own two-minute silences at home instead.
Harrogate's town centre parade and service has also been called off.
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