3,200-poppy Poppy Veil installed ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Summarised from Bucks Free Press's report · Updated 5 Nov, 17:47 · Archive

A display of 3,200 hand-crafted poppies created by schoolchildren has been installed at Amersham Market Hall.

A display of approximately 3,200 hand-crafted poppies has been installed on the eastern side of Amersham Market Hall ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. The Poppy Veil was created by pupils from The Beacon School, with the project led by Michelle Jackson. The installation will remain in place until 12 or 13 November.

The Remembrance Sunday service will take place in the Memorial Gardens on 8 November, starting at 10.45am, followed by a civic service at St Mary's Church. Amersham Town Council said the project was 'a lovely example of what can be achieved by working together'. The council thanked The Beacon School, the Amersham and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, St Mary's Church, and Amersham Band for their involvement. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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• 3,200-poppy Poppy Veil installed at Amersham Market Hall ahead of Remembrance SundayAmersham’s Poppy Veil, made by The Beacon School pupils, displays 3,200 poppies at Market Hall ahead of Remembrance Sunday on November 8.Bucks Free Press · 5 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Amersham · The Beacon School · Amersham Market Hall · St Mary's Church · Royal British Legion

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