National Day of Reflection

Marie Curie - What is the National Day of Reflection

On 23 March, let’s take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost during the pandemic.

Last year, Marie Curie led the first National Day of Reflection, on the anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown. Together with hundreds of supporting organisations, we brought people from all backgrounds, communities, and all parts of the UK together to pause, reflect and remember.

Millions took part in a minute’s silence and lit UK landmarks – from the London Eye to the Scottish Parliament Building. Public figures from Queen Elizabeth II, to Marcus Rashford, paid tribute to all those who’ve died during this pandemic.

While life is beginning to return to normal for some people, an estimated 5.5 million people have been bereaved since the pandemic began, many of them unable to grieve properly. This includes many children as well as adults.

Let’s make the legacy of the pandemic years one of compassion, love and active support for those who grieve, both now, and in the years to come.

That’s why in March 2022 we need to come together, in our streets, workplaces, schools and communities, as well as with the nation at large, to acknowledge and soothe this pain.

The Community Council will be acknowledging the day by tying a yellow ribbon around the clock tower and will also endeavour to light the tower in yellow.  You can find more information and details on how you can be involved on the Marie Curie website: www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflection .