The Royal British Legion
A Registered Charity – Number 219279
Bloxham and District Branch
in conjunction with
Bloxham Parish Council

Poppy Appeal and Remembrance 2020.

The branch has reluctantly concluded that the village will be unable to support this year’s appeal and annual Remembrance events in the usual way because of the ongoing uncertainties of COVID-19.

There will be no door-to-door poppy collections and church services are so constrained that our Remembrance Sunday event will be unviable as it attracts 450 to 500 people each year. Social distancing would be impracticable. Our schools and various youth organisations, which contribute to this occasion, will have other priorities to contend with especially with the return to school in September. As a large village we need to minimise the risk of COVID-19 amongst youngsters and villagers alike.

In consequence, there will be no road closure required and we will simply have an informal short service at the War Memorial on Wednesday 11th November at 10.45 a.m. Details to be confirmed.

Those groups who normally lay wreaths may do so, and wooden crosses will be available. Please confirm any requirements with Lynn Andersen (01295 720195). Wreaths can be laid prior to 11th November, as well as crosses. Cord will be provided to secure the wreaths.

As usual poppy collecting boxes will be distributed around the village shops, pubs, Bloxham Mill and the garage from 17 October.

We are sorry if any of these measures upset anyone, but given the circumstances, we hope that people will understand our reasons.