Derbyshire Times launches campaign to honour fallen with two-minute doorstep silence on Remembrance Sunday

That's why the Derbyshire Times has launched a campaign, along with other JPIMedia titles across the country, calling for a two-minute doorstep silence this Remembrance Sunday, to ensure we still remember in 2020 even if we cannot join together in Acts of Remembrance.

Today we have published a special Poppy Poster, backed by the Royal British Legion, which we encourage people to display in their windows, or to hold, as they stand on their doorsteps to observe a two-minute silence at 11am on Remembrance Sunday.

And we urge everyone this weekend to show their support for Remembrance Sunday by buying a poppy if they are able, or by making a donation to the Royal British Legion.

The Reverend Jo Morris, chairman of the RBL branch in Whittington, Chesterfield, said: “If anything it is even more important than previous years to put ourselves out to remember the fallen.

"I will still be attending all the war memorials in the Whittington area on Remembrance Sunday but people should honour the fallen however they can. A doorstep silence is a great idea and it is wonderful to see poppies appearing in windows.”

Director of fundraising for the Royal British Legion, Claire Rowcliffe, said: “In a year where our homes and streets have developed new meaning for us all, and with many people not able to donate in their usual way, we are bringing the Poppy Appeal 2020 right to the hearts of individuals, families and communities across the UK with a variety of ways for people to get involved, whatever their circumstances.

“Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic undoubtedly makes running the Appeal more difficult, the additional hardships it has brought about means our work is now more vital than ever.

“Every poppy makes a difference to the lives of our Armed Forces community. Whilst you may have to do something different to support the Poppy Appeal this year, every poppy counts so thank you to the Derbyshire Times for your fantastic support.”

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.