BUSINESSES in the Vale are being invited to get involved in the Royal British Legion’s f its Silent Soldier campaign.

The Silent Soldier is the near life-size silhouette of a First World War ‘Tommy’ which can be fixed to a wall or attached to an upright pole in public or private spaces.

It is anticipated that the Silent Soldier will be displayed by businesses, local authorities and individuals across the UK as a reminder of the sacrifices made by men and women of the armed forces during the First World War.

The Silent Soldier silhouettes have at their base the words “1914-1918 Lest We Forget” but any business or similar undertaking can buy and sponsor a silhouette and have its company name incorporated in the base wording thus ensuring Remembrance, supporting the work of the Royal British Legion and gaining publicity for its product or service.

Business leaders are being invited to endorse the Silent Soldier concept and to sponsor and display one or more silhouettes from September 2017 to late 2018 when the nation will be commemorating the Armistice and the end of hostilities.

Silent Soldier silhouettes are cut from black cut dibond and are tough and weatherproof: they are supplied with bolts and with angle iron posts for free-standing display.

For information, including sponsorship details, call Teresa Goodwin 01446 751656 or 07776 111385.