Church Bells To Toll To Remember Lives Lost To Coronavirus
Written by HFM News on 23rd March 2021
A bell will toll 165 times at churches in and around Market Harborough this lunchtime, to remember each person from the District who has died from Coronavirus.
The tribute will following a minute’s silence at midday, part of a National Day of Reflection, a year since the first lockdown was announced.
Rev Barry Hill, Team Rector for Harborough’s Anglican Churches, spoke to Hfm:
People are also encouraged to stand on doorsteps at 8pm with a candle or torch, to remember all those who have lost their lives to Covid-19.
Meanwhile, the way people across Harborough have come together to help others over the past year is being praised today.
Numerous support groups were set-up in Market Harborough, Desborough as well as surrounding villages and continue to operate.
Council Leader Phil King says the response has been overwhelming:
Church buildings will be open for individual times of reflection and candle lighting as follows, with Covid social distancing restrictions in place:
St Dionysius, 10am-2pm (palm crosses will also be available to collect)
St Nicholas, 12–4pm & 6-7pm;
St Hugh, 11am-12noon & 6-7pm;
Lubenham, 9.30am-4pm.
Harborough Baptist Church in Coventry Road will be open from 11.00 am until 1.00 pm for quiet reflection.
