Two Stunning Poppy Displays Installed in Loughborough Ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Charnwood is located centrally within the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. More than one third of its population of over 155,000 people live in the bustling university town of Loughborough.
Two moving poppy displays have been set up in Loughborough as the town prepares to honor its fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday. These displays are located on trees in Queen’s Park and on the Forest Road Greenbelt. Each tree is adorned with approximately 6,500 handmade knitted poppies.
The initiative is led by Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, supported by volunteers and community members. The displays were completed ahead of the Remembrance Sunday service to be held in Queen’s Park on Sunday, 9 November.
Messages from Community Leaders
“This is a moving tribute to all those who have served our country and lost their lives in action. I would like to thank everyone involved with the poppies being knitted and installed onto the trees as they create a real centrepiece ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.”
— Cllr David Northage, Mayor of Charnwood
“Loughborough in Bloom pays its respects each year to those who have served and lost their lives in the armed forces and it is fantastic to be able to dress the trees in poppies once again.”
— Pat Cook, Chair of Loughborough in Bloom
The knitted poppies and decorated trees create a poignant focal point for remembrance in the community.
Summary: Loughborough honors its fallen heroes with two large displays of 6,500 knitted poppies each, set up in key locations ahead of Remembrance Sunday.