North West Leicestershire District Council says the stencilled poppy next to the War Memorial in Ashby is 'a small but fitting way to demonstrate our pride'.

The design appeared on the pavement in Market Street this week to mark Remembrance Sunday.

There will be no parade as usual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and current lockdown.

And while Ashby will have its own online service tomorrow (Sunday), starting at 10.47am, North West Leicestershire District Council has made a gesture of its own.

There is also a stencilled design next to the War Memorial in Coalville.

Councillor Tony Gillard, North West Leicestershire District Council's Armed Forces Champion, said: "Councillors and council staff were all disappointed not to be able to host our usual Remembrance parades and services this year.

"But we were determined to look for alternative ways to show that our Armed Forces and their sacrifices are still a huge part of our thoughts.

"The stencilled poppies are a small but fitting way to demonstrate our pride and thanks to those that have given their service and often their lives for us in war, and those that serve today to keep us all safe.

"We hope everyone enjoys the poppies and will join us all by observing the two-minute silence from homes across the district on Sunday morning at 11am."

A reminder that Sunday's service in Ashby has been pre-recorded with social distancing measures in place - for full details of how to see it online, click this link How To View Ashby's Remembrance Day Service online.