Council create new road markings ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Wrexham Council has added some very special road markings in the area around the RWF Memorial on Bodhyfryd.

The Council said, “As we approach Remembrance Sunday and prepare to remember in a different way we’ve added some very special road markings” along with a reminder that members of the public being urged to pay their respects at home due to the pandemic.

Cllr David Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion, explained the new poppy road markings: “This year remembrance will be very different and many of us will visit the area to lay our own wreaths and crosses in the coming days and I hope they appreciate the additions.

Cllr Griffiths added, “Please observe Remembrance Sunday from home this year and remember the many sacrifices that have been made by our armed forces community past and present. As recent events in Wrexham and across the UK show, their service is still very important for our safety and we know they will continue to serve their country in every possible way.”

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: “I’m sure everyone who sees them in the coming days and weeks will appreciate the markings.”

There will be no parade in Wrexham this year, and only a very small closed service at the RWF memorial at Bodhyfryd – limited to a handful of key people, including representatives from the Royal British Legion and armed services.

Wrexham Council have confirmed plans for a livestream for the event to allow people to join in from their own homes.

Ant Metcalfe, Wales area manager for the Royal British Legion said: “Whilst it is deeply disappointing that Remembrance events will be different this year, we understand that the decision has been taken to protect the health and well-being of all involved.

“The public can all still play a part in ensuring Remembrance Sunday is appropriately marked and the Royal British Legion are encouraging people to participate in their own personal moment of remembrance – whether that be watching the national Service of Remembrance on television or pausing for the two minute silence at home or on their doorsteps.”