ORGANISERS have been astounded by the number of visitors that have come to see a poppy cascade that adorns a church tower in Inkberrow.
Several thousand people have viewed the 26-metre tribute to the fallen at St Peter’s Church since it went up on October 19.
The installation, which features 6,252 crocheted and knitted flowers, was the joint idea of church warden Melanie Hart and Tina Hill from Inkberrow WI.
Church warden Melanie Hart with the poppy cascade at St Peter’s Church in Inkberrow. Picture by Marcus Mingins 4324015MMR
Melanie told the Standard: “We’ve been quite overwhelmed by the number of visitors who have come to take a look. We’ve had thousands, including school children and residents of care homes.
“I feel very proud of what we have achieved and very grateful for the support from the village. Everyone took the project to their hearts and we couldn’t have done it without them.”
More than 200 knitters aged from six to 92-years-old have contributed to the initiative including a vicar and a chimney sweep. Poppies were knitted communally in the village pub whilst others came via the post from supporters in Lanzarote.
The finished cascade was hoisted into position at 9am on the Saturday morning in front of a large gathering of villagers and supporters. “As it went up the crowd fell silent – it was just beautiful. It was really poignant,” Melanie added.
The team has also created wreaths from purple poppies in tribute to all the animals who lost their lives in wars.
Purple poppy wreaths commemorate animals that have lost their lives during war. Picture by Lise Evans
The display will be in situ during November during which time Inkberrow WI will provide tea and cake for those visiting the spectacle in St Peter’s Church from 2pm to 4pm.
It is hoped the cascade will become an annual display for Remembrance.
