This year’s Remembrance Day Service has been cancelled, due to current lockdown restrictions, but we hope that villagers are able to take a few minutes of quiet reflection to pause to remember and express our gratitude to all those who served and continue to serve their country, some of whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

On the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, this current crisis has changed our perspective on the way we live our lives; the freedom all those fought for is more valued than we had realised. The modern day heroes that deserve our appreciation are not fighting a war far from home, but are living amongst us.  We have seen an army of volunteers help others in their local communities, and those working in the NHS and in other roles on the frontline, demonstrating commitment, dedication and compassion – the soldiers of this war against the pandemic.

We have also seen the selfless actions of veterans, such as Sir Tom Moore, who have done so much good, and inspired others of all generations, uniting us as a nation and lifting our spirits.

In these difficult times, please be considerate and kind to each other.  This pandemic will pass and, in the words of Sir Tom Moore, ‘Tomorrow will be a good day’.

Wortwell Parish Council Chairman, Clive Aylett,
laid the wreath at the war memorial in the absence
of the annual Act of Remembrance service.