VALE council Leader Neil Moore has reminded residents to observe firebreak lockdown restrictions as we approach events that would normally involve public gatherings.

Remembrance Day itself is being marked on Sunday, November 8.

This year the normal socialising that accompanies the occasion is not allowed, but there are a number of ways in which it can be marked.

Penarth’s acts of remembrance will be limited to short service at the Garden of Remembrance on Sunday November 8.

The usual ceremonies on the corner of Glebe Street and Windsor Road will not take place, but the service on November 11 at St Augustine’s Church will take place.

As all congregations are limited to 30, attendance at the Garden of Remembrance will be by invitation only, organised by Royal British Legion.

The leader of Penarth Town Council, The Town Mayor and Town Clerk will be in attendance representing Penarth Town Council.

The two minutes silence on the 11th at 11am takes place after the firebreak lockdown and can be observed.

A spokesman for Penarth Town Council said : “We encourage residents to participate and pay their respects to the fallen, whether in their homes or out and about.
“The Facilities Officers at Penarth Town Council have also created a special public display for the Unknown Tommy in the West House community garden.”

Due to the current situation, the Vale mayor will hold a small invite-only Remembrance service at the Merchant Navy Memorial, in the Civic Offices, Barry, at 11am on November 11.

A wreath-laying service will be streamed live on the Vale council website and Facebook page for anyone wanting to observe it.

Residents wanting to pay personal respects are asked to do so after 11.30am on an individual basis in line with Welsh Government restrictions.

The Royal British Legion is encouraging people to follow Remembrance Day through television coverage and to observe the two-minute silence privately.

The Western Shelter and Hood Road tunnel in Barry are being lit up in red, the colour of poppies.

Vale council leader, Cllr Neil Moore said: “Transmission of Covid-19 had slowed in the Vale thanks to our efforts, but unfortunately it has risen again recently.

“The disease has not gone away and one of the easiest ways for it to spread is at mass gatherings and meeting with others who do not live with you.

“Regrettably, the social events we normally come together for at this time of year cannot go ahead as normal.

“I know not seeing family and friends on such occasions is difficult and I appreciate we have been making sacrifices for a long time now.

“However, it is vital that everyone continues to abide by the restrictions in place and helps fight this terrible disease.”