On Sunday 8 March, the nation will reflect and come together to remember those that lost their lives and to honour the tireless work and acts of kindness shown by many during the pandemic.
Six years on, communities across the country will come together to reflect on sacrifice and loss during the pandemic
Rushcliffe Borough Council said:
‘Today 8 March marks this year’s COVID‑19 Day of Reflection, a moment to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic and to honour the kindness, resilience, and dedication shown throughout our communities.
‘Our memorial statue in Bridgford Park, West Bridgford, offers a quiet space for anyone who wishes to stop, remember, and reflect in their own time.’
The COVID-19 Day of Reflection offers a chance to pay tribute to the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers, researchers and all those who volunteered a helping hand during the pandemic. The events also recognise that many are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic, for instance those with Long Covid or those who are immunocompromised.
Events, gatherings and commemorations are taking place across the country, including:
- A day of quiet reflection at the National Covid Memorial Wall in London. The Friends of the Wall are hosting a short ceremony, which will include the placing of a wreath and the observation of minute’s silence at midday.
- Royal Voluntary Service is arranging Time to Reflect tables within its services, where anyone is welcome to drop by for shared moments of reflection and to write personal messages or thanks to volunteers.
- Caerphilly County Borough Council will host a COVID‑19 Day of Reflection event at the Ynys Hywel Covid Memorial Woodland, with an informal guided walk, a minute’s silence, and tea and coffee afterwards at Ynys Hywel Farm.
- Memory Stones of Love are hosting a remembrance event at Belfast City Hall. The event will feature live music, poetry, as well as reflective speeches.
- The Care Workers’ Charity has created and maintained an online Thank You Wall, giving people the opportunity to write a tribute or thank you to anyone working across social care including those in frontline care roles, managerial roles, administrative roles, maintenance roles, and more.
- The Covid 19 Families Scotland are gathering at the Sails Sculpture in Glasgow Green at 11.30 for a minute’s silence at midday on Saturday 7 March.
- The Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) is hosting a community-led event at the Manchester Monastery. It brings together Black community and faith leaders, healthcare professionals, Black-led organisations and local people through a memorial service, wellbeing and creative activities, storytelling, and reflection.
