Poppy wave created and displayed for Remembrance Sunday

23rd October 2023

A wave of handmade, weather proof poppies are now displayed on the Council House balcony for Remembrance Sunday (12 November).

The camouflage net was donated by RMB Stonehouse, and the plan was developed by Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Pauline Murphy.

The poppies have been created and donated by schools, knitting clubs, Council staff and members of the public. Internal staff sessions also took place to help with the creation of the poppies.

The Lord Mayor, Councillors, members of the public and Veterans attended the unveil of the poppies today, with Council House security staff lowering the net.

Councillor Murphy said: “I am so pleased that the project was a success, this is a huge passion of mine, and I couldn’t thank everyone who helped with the project enough, the ongoing support has been incredible.

“To everyone who helped make and donate the poppies, the staff members who helped attach them to the net and everyone who showed their support, thank you. I am so proud of this project and really pleased with the outcome.”

For safety reasons, the display will be raised every evening by the Council House security staff and then lowered again the next morning. The display will be raised during the weekends.