Thousands of handmade poppies have transformed Leigh Church into a striking tribute for Remembrance Day.
Volunteers from Leigh, Alfrick, Suckley and surrounding communities knitted, crocheted and stitched around 4,500 poppies to create a cascade down the church. The forthcoming retirement of Reverend Anne Potter also helped inspire the display.
The project was inspired by the late Des Symonds, whose daughter, 1st Leigh Cub Leader June Etheridge, wanted to celebrate his love of the British Legion and honour the armed services. The Poppy Cascade in which 1st Leigh Beaver, Cub Leaders and Sections played a significant part in.
The photograph below shows the poppy cascade and 1st Leigh’s attendance at the Remembrance Service on the 8th November 2026
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