Rushcliffe Borough Council has outlined arrangements for residents to remember and reflect on the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her sad passing.
A National Moment of Reflection will take place Sunday, September 18 at 8pm to mourn the passing of Her Majesty and reflect on her life and legacy, marked by a one-minute silence.
Parish and town councils, communities, groups, clubs and organisations should consider local places of significance for events to mark the occasion if they wish to.
In-person books of condolence
Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack started the first book of condolence and laid the first flowers in the Borough, followed by Consort Cllr Neil Clarke and Chief Executive Kath Marriott.
Residents can sign in-person books at:
- Rushcliffe Arena, 9am to 5pm until further notice. Reception atrium, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7YG. NCTX bus services 10 and 8 serve the centre and there is free car parking on site.
- Rushcliffe Customer Service Centre, Fountain Court, Gordon Road, West Bridgford NG2 5LN:
Thursday September 15, 8.30am-5pm
Friday September 16, 8.30am-4.30pm
Saturday September 17, 9am-1pm
Online book of condolence
A national online condolence book is now open for residents to sign and leave their thoughts and reflections.
Flowers
Flowers can be laid on the Croquet Lawn, Central Avenue, West Bridgford, NG2 5GQ.
This site has been chosen because of the central location and good transport links at the heart of the Borough’s largest town.
The Rushcliffe Proclamation of new monarch took place on September 11 in West Bridgford
Rushcliffe residents viewed and listened to The Mayor of Rushcliffe, Cllr Tina Combellack, announced the Proclamation of the Accession of the new monarch, King Charles III and then joined a rendition of the national anthem.
Historically the ceremony has been part of pageantry and official civic business for centuries that acknowledges a new King or Queen.
Any further details will be announced and continually updated on this page of how everyone can remember and reflect on Her Majesty The Queen’s life.
Flags are at half-mast at Rushcliffe Arena, Rushcliffe Borough Council’s offices in West Bridgford and other government headquarters across Nottinghamshire.
The Council’s thoughts are with The Royal Family and everyone who knew Her Majesty The Queen at this incredibly sad time following announcement of her passing.
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack said: “It is with great sadness to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and a monarch who gave strength to so many for so long around the world and epitomised leadership with humility and dedication.
“She has been a figure in all our lives for as long as many of us can remember. We share the Royal Family’s mourning for her loss and will be informing residents in due course how they can pay their respects to acknowledge her life and passing.”
Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson said: “Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and everyone who knew Her Majesty The Queen at this incredibly sad time.
• Video: The Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III in West Bridgford
