MP urges people in Black Country to show support for forces ahead of Remembrance Sunday
An MP in the Black Country has encouraged people to put up pictures or drawings to support the Armed Forces in their windows ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Jane Stevenson made the plea to residents as services to commemorate the occasion were scaled back as a result of coronavirus.
Now the Wolverhampton North East MP has urged people to find other ways of showing their support for the Armed Forces on November 8.
Ms Stevenson said: "I have always been proud of the way that Wolverhampton comes together and pays tribute to our brave Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday.
"In Wednesfield last year I was one of hundreds of people taking part in the service and parade.
"Sadly this year we won’t be able to gather together in large numbers, but we can all still pay our respects to those who have given their lives for our country.
"We can still support the amazing work of the RBL Poppy Appeal by donating online or in local shops.
'Encouraging everyone'
"I am encouraging everyone in Wolverhampton not only to donate to the Poppy Appeal, but to display a poppy drawing or picture in their window. "
Poppies will still be available in shops despite the pandemic, but people can also buy a range of products – or donate – by visiting the Royal British Legion (RBL) online.
The organisation, which has raised concerns over the impact of the pandemic on its fundraising efforts, is providing colour posters people can print off on its website.
Ms Stevenson added: "We have some really creative people in our city, and I know children will have some brilliant ideas for poppy designs. This is a simple yet meaningful way of paying tribute to the men and women who fight to protect us."
Wolverhampton Council announced last week the annual Remembrance service in St Peter’s Square has been cut back – with an online stream of the service taking place.
