COPELAND MP Trudy Harrison is calling on Copeland residents nominate an individual, regiment or community to represent Copeland in a special Garden of Remembrance in Westminster.

The closing date is fast approaching with residents having until Monday to nominate.

The garden is designed to help remember the service and sacrifice of Uk citizens who have fought, or are still fighting in war around the world.

Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has been invited to plant a commemorative stake in the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance, created by the Speaker’s Office and the Royal British Legion.

The Copeland tribute will be planted alongside those from all 650 constituencies across the UK in New Palace Yard, ahead of Remembrance Sunday November, 14 as part of the Remembrance Day services in the Houses of Parliament.

Mrs Harrison is now asking constituents to nominate an individual, regiment or community with a connection to Copeland to whom the commemoration will be made. She will share their stories and photographs on her website and social media throughout the Remembrance period.

Mrs Harrison said: “It is a privilege to be invited to take part in this collective act of Remembrance on behalf of Copeland.

“In the year that the Royal British Legion celebrates its centenary, it is never more important that we unite to honour those who served – and continue to serve – to protect our freedoms and way of life.

“I look forward to hearing more about men and woman from Copeland – whether they served 100 years ago or today – on whose behalf our tribute in the Garden of Remembrance will be planted.”

Speaker of the Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has encouraged constituencies all over the country to take part in the special act of remembrance, as the Royal British Legion marks their centenary year.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: “I look forward to seeing the Constituency Garden of Remembrance as Members plant their Remembrance tributes and hearing more about each constituency’s service and sacrifice in this momentous year.”

To nominate an individual, regiment or community, please send a summary of their service (maximum 250 words, with a photo if possible) to Trudy.harrison.mp@parliament.uk before Monday, November 8.