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Windsor's Handmade Poppy Display Honors Fallen Heroes
25 Oct
Summary
- Over 20,000 handmade poppies create a community remembrance display.
- The installation at Windsor Parish Church is open until November 15th.
- An elephant sculpture, Windsor Hurricane, honors aircraft designer Sydney Camm.
A spectacular community poppy display, comprising about 20,000 handmade poppies, has been unveiled in Windsor ahead of Remembrance Day. The Windsor Community Poppy Project is showcased at Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist and will be visible to the public until November 15th. This initiative, spearheaded by Craft Coop, saw participation from 40 organizations, including schools and care homes.
The project far surpassed its initial goal of 10,000 poppies, thanks to the extensive efforts of thousands of volunteers. Heidi Berry, director of Craft Coop, expressed her delight, noting the project's growth beyond expectations and highlighting Windsor's collaborative spirit. A unique feature is the Windsor Hurricane elephant sculpture, on loan from Martin-Baker, which pays tribute to aircraft designer Sir Sydney Camm and his local church connection.
Staff from Safe Height Solutions were thanked for their volunteer work installing the outdoor display under challenging weather conditions. This project, supported by local charities, is envisioned as the first phase of a wider Remembrance Trail designed to link significant commemorative sites within the Windsor area. Craft Coop aims to build on this success with future community engagements.
