Photo from 2019 Parade.
Update 5th November, the Wreath Laying will be a private event and all those invited have been notified of the procedure by Diss Council.
Update 02/11/2020, although so far, as the situation is very fluid, both the RBL MSO and Diss Council are awaiting Guidance , it would seem, following the Governments statement on 31st October re England wide Lockdown, Churches will be CLOSED as from Thursday 4th November, therefore the service will not take place. Will update information as soon as available regarding the possibilities of Wreaths being Laid.
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Note, there will be no Remembrance Parade or Public Remembrance Service at St Marys Church in Diss in 2020 owing to the Virus regulations.(refer to item, Remembrance Service, Diss Council Statement, for information)
Sadly owing to the Virus restrictions there will be NO Remembrance Parade in Diss in 2020
Statement from Diss Council,
Remembrance Day 2020
Diss Town Council will mark Remembrance Day 2020 with a short ceremony and wreath-laying tribute.
On Sunday 8th November 2020 representatives of key local organisations will independently pay their respects to those who fought for our country by laying wreathes. This will be followed by a short act of remembrance by the Reverend Tony Billett on the Market Place.
Regrettably, due to COVID-19 and the restrictions around social gatherings, a larger public event is not possible this year. However, photos will be taken and shared through our website and social media channels.
To ensure the event remains COVID-secure, we respectfully request that members of the public do not attend. Please be assured that if government guidance changes to allow public attendance, a further announcement will be made.
This important day will also be marked by personal and private tributes from members of the community, including schoolchildren who will be decorating stones to place at the war memorial alongside the wreathes at St Mary’s church. We will also fly the Union Jack outside the Council Offices throughout the ceremony and the following week in honour of those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Updated information, there will be a Church Service followed by Wreath Laying at St Marys, which is by invitation only from Diss Council, with the relative Distancing.
Staying Safe during Wreath Laying Step by step process
1) Wreath layers to approach St Mary’s church via the Church St entrance only.
2) Please stand 2 metres apart from the person in front of the queue before entering the church.
3) On entrance to the church, your name will be checked against the invitee list and you will be asked to use the hand sanitiser.
4) Ensure that gloves are sanitised if wearing.
5) Each Wreath Bearer will be directed to a seat and will be seated 2 metres away from the next person.
6) Maintain the 2m safe distance both inside and outside the church.
7) Rev Tony Billett will carry out a short act of remembrance in the church at 3pm.
8) Revd Billett will ask each wreath bearer to depart the church building, turning right and place their wreath on a table just inside the church entrance by the Amyott gates after the short act of remembrance.
9) A representative of the Royal British Legion and Army / Air Cadets will place your wreath at the war memorial and hand sanitise their gloves each time.
10) Wreath layers will depart via the Church St gate once they have placed their wreath on the table.
11) A Town Council member of staff will be checking that the previous wreath layer has left the curtilage of the church before the next wreath layer is instructed. This will ensure that distancing is always maintained during the wreath laying process.
Order of Wreath Laying – Remembrance Day 2020 Seated from rear of church to front
1. Central Government 2. South Norfolk Council 3. The Town Mayor of Diss (Diss Town Council) 4. The Royal Navy 5. The Royal Anglian Regiment 6. Royal Engineers 7. The Royal British Legion, Diss Branch 8. Royal Air Force Association 9. RAF Bomber Command 10. Norfolk Constabulary / National Association of Retired Police Officers 11. The Norfolk County Fire Service 12. The Diss Army Cadet Force Detachment RE 13. 1070 Diss Squadron The Air Training Corps 14. The Salvation Army 15. The Salvation Army - Scout Group 16. The 1st Diss Guide & Brownie Company 17. The 1st Diss Scout Group 18. Diss Masonic Temple 19. The Women’s Institute 20. Diss Rotary Club 21. Rotary Club Diss Waveney 22. Diss Probus Club 23. Diss First Responders 24. Diss Golf Club 25. Diss Bowls Club, Fair Green 26. Diss Causeway Bowls Club 27. Diss and District Cricket Club 28. Diss Town Football Club 29. Diss Rugby Club 30. Co-op Funeral Directors, Diss 31. Diss Business Forum 32. Spiritualist National Union 33. Park Radio
