Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Ely Standard: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGEDue to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGE (Image: Archant)

In Isleham, the bells of St Andrew’s Church rang out and resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier.

Meanwhile, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster Way Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed.

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Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Isleham, resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier. Picture: WALTER GUNSTONVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Isleham, resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier. Picture: WALTER GUNSTON (Image: Archant)

And, in Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial.

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“It was a lovely and very appropriate occasion,” said a local resident who attended.

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Isleham's poppy-covered St Andrew's Church is pictured. Picture: WALTER GUNSTONVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Isleham's poppy-covered St Andrew's Church is pictured. Picture: WALTER GUNSTON (Image: Archant)

The Remembrance Sunday was organised by Cllr Sarah Bellow and David Martin and his team from the Royal British Legion.

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Isleham, resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier. Picture: WALTER GUNSTONVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Isleham, resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier. Picture: WALTER GUNSTON (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSEVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Isleham, resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier. Picture: WALTER GUNSTONVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Isleham, resident Walter Gunston decorated the windows of his house with poppies and a soldier. Picture: WALTER GUNSTON (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF WItchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGEDue to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF WItchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSEVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSEVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSEVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSEVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGEDue to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGEDue to Covid-19 restrictions, the Remembrance Day service at RAF Witchford memorial on Lancaster WAy Business Park had to be cancelled. However, wreaths were still laid at the memorial by Sue Aldridge and Beth Lane and a two-minutes silence was observed. Picture: SUE ALDRIDGE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Villages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSEVillages across East Cambridgeshire commemorated Remembrance Day on a smaller scale this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In Prickwillow, Father Paul Andrews from the Church of St Peter-in-Ely, the mayor’s chaplain, conducted a short service of re-dedication for the recently refurbished war memorial. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)