But a private wreath-laying ceremony took place at the war memorial in the city centre to be broadcast online on the day.
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Lancashire’s High Sheriff Catherine Penny plans to lay a wreath at Hurst Green war memorial on Sunday on behalf of the voluntary sector and all who cannot attend Remembrance services in the county this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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The wreath laying at the village cross near Longridge will follow an outdoor service with invited guests at Hurst Green’s memorial cross, near the Shireburn Arms Hotel. It is hoped that the service will be live streamed on the Facebook account of St John’s Church.
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The High Sheriff said she had chosen to attend a local service because she is a parishioner at Hurst Green St John’s church and her husband Andrew is the President of the Hurst Green Royal British Legion, adding: “It made sense to go there this year when we are not meant to travel far.”
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Her chaplain, Canon Brian McConkey, Rector of Ribchester and vicar at Hurst Green, who will co-officiate at the service with local priest Fr Tim Curtis, reminded the public that this year they will not be able to attend.