People in Harborough are being urged to celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night differently

“The pandemic means we cannot celebrate as normal. Whether it’s moving events online or celebrating only with the people you live with, there are other ways to do it.”
People in Harborough are being implored to celebrate differently and stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak as they gear up for Halloween and Bonfire Night.People in Harborough are being implored to celebrate differently and stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak as they gear up for Halloween and Bonfire Night.
People in Harborough are being implored to celebrate differently and stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak as they gear up for Halloween and Bonfire Night.

People in Harborough are being implored to celebrate differently and stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak as they gear up for Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Chiefs from councils, the NHS, police, fire service and other bodies are urging residents to find alternative ways of marking autumnal events and to follow the latest rules and advice.

Chief Constable Simon Cole, who’s also chair of the Local Resilience Forum, said: “We are asking everybody to celebrate safely and differently this festive period.

“The pandemic means we cannot celebrate as normal.

“But whether it’s moving events online or celebrating only with the people you live with, there are other ways to do it.”

He added: “Since March people here have shown real resilience and creativity.

“I’m sure our residents will find alternative ways to mark these events whilst staying safe.”

A wide-ranging campaign is encouraging people, whether they’re on the school run, travelling to work, in the office or going out for a drink, to change their behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The drive, called ‘it’s down to us’, features local people and landmarks and is designed to remind residents that they play a big role in lowering infection levels.

The Local Resilience Forum brings together the NHS, police, emergency services and councils to coordinate and plan for emergencies.

You can find out more at: www.llrprepared.org.uk

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