Montage of poppy display

Isle of Wight school children help create spectacular poppy display for Remembrance Sunday

Creative Remembrance Day handiwork by Isle of Wight school children and a local sewing club will be on display to the public from 3rd November until Remembrance Sunday.

In preparation for Remembrance Sunday, the Isle of Wight branch of the Royal Marines Association (RMA) put a call out to primary school children to get involved with a new project.

Paper poppy display

Twenty-three schools responded and have taken part, as well as the Shanklin Brownies and the Sandown women’s sewing club, who have produced some wonderful works of art.

Paper flower display

The Creative Industries Department from Isle of Wight College will design the display and set it up by 3rd November. It’ll then remain on display until Remembrance Sunday.

Tissue poppy display

You’ll be able to find the display at the Quay Arts Centre, Newport in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the cafe area, where refreshments can be had.

Paper poppy display

All the children and parents are invited to view the display, including the public, who are most welcome.

Paper poppy display by Greenmount School

Opening ceremony
An opening ceremony is planned for Saturday 6th November at 3pm and all are invited.

Hands as poppies display

Rev Tony Richards will lead the prayers and give a blessing. Local dignitaries will also be invited.

Show your support
If you wish to donate online – to help the participating schools – this can be done via the Just Giving Page.

Paper poppy display

For out more about the Royal Marines Association Isle of Wight branch by visiting their Website.

Flowers on pebbles

News shared by Terry on behalf of RMAIW. Ed