Westmorland and Furness Council is proudly displaying the symbolic red poppy to commemorate Remembrance Sunday (9 November) and Armistice Day (11 November).
Featured prominently on many council buildings, libraries, care homes and vehicles, the poppy serves as a symbol of both remembrance and support for the Armed Forces community.
As part of the council’s tribute, the Union Flag will be flown at full mast from the town hall buildings in Barrow, Kendal and Penrith on both days. Kendal Town Hall’s clock tower will be lit red, and in partnership with Kendal Town Council, the building will also be illuminated with poppies. Barrow Town Hall will shine in the colours of the Union Jack in tribute to those who have lost their lives in times of conflict.
Several commemorative events and services will take place across Westmorland and Furness, allowing residents to pay their respects.
Cllr Vicky Hughes, Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning, Active Wellbeing and the Armed Forces, said:
"Remembrance is a time for us all to come together to honour the courage and sacrifices of our Armed Forces. It is an opportunity to reflect on their bravery, remember those we have lost and show our support for those who serve and their families. Their dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
“Councillors and senior officers will be attending services across Westmorland and Furness to pay our respects."
Westmorland and Furness Council is a proud signatory of the national Armed Forces Covenant, committed to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families and ensuring they are recognised, treated fairly and able to access the services they need.
For more information about the council’s support for the Armed Forces community, visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or email armedforces@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
To learn more about Remembrance or to make a donation to the Poppy Appeal, visit the Royal British Legion website.