Bath Guildhall is set to be festooned with swathes of bright red poppies throughout November, all made of crochet and knitting, thanks to a group of local ladies.
The group of ladies came together to knit roses for Bath in Fashion in May, to fundraise for Kids Company.
They enjoyed themselves so much they wanted to do another project and support Royal British Legion in this First World War centenary year.
Group organiser and textile designer Emma Leith is encouraging local residents to join in and get knitting.
Plans are also being made for knitting flourishes at the Council’s buildings in Keynsham and Midsomer Norton.
Bath & North East Somerset Council Chairman, Councillor Martin Veal, said: “The Council was delighted to be approached by the knitting group.
“The poppies will be in the Guildhall, up the main staircase, in early November.
“Sunday 9th November is Remembrance Sunday and the following Tuesday 11th November marks the Armistice of 1918 that ended the First World War.
“The Council will make a donation to Royal British Legion to show our support for the charity’s invaluable work.”
Major Roger Evans, Royal British Legion, Bath Branch, said: “This is a fantastic way of raising awareness of the Legion’s Poppy Appeal. We hope that local people will take the opportunity to see the knitted poppies when they go on display in the Guildhall.”
The pattern for making a poppy is on Emma’s website: http://emmaleith.co.uk/remembrance-poppy-crochet-project
Emma said: “We are more than happy for people to send their poppies to be included in the display.”
