Two Stunning Poppy Displays Installed in Loughborough Ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Charnwood is located centrally within the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Over one third of the area’s 155,000+ population lives in the vibrant university town of Loughborough.

Two striking poppy displays have been set up in Loughborough as the town prepares to honor its fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday. Trees in Queen’s Park and on the Forest Road Greenbelt have each been adorned with approximately 6,500 handmade, knitted poppies.

This initiative was led by Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, with support from volunteering groups and local individuals.

The decorated trees are ready for the Remembrance Sunday service, scheduled to take place in Queen’s Park on Sunday, 9 November.

“This is a moving tribute to all those who have served our country and lost their lives in action,” said the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage.

“I would like to thank everyone involved with the poppies being knitted and installed onto the trees as they create a real centre piece ahead this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.”

Pat Cook, chair of Loughborough in Bloom, stated: “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.”

This annual tribute vividly honors the sacrifice of servicemen and women, uniting the community in remembrance through these symbolic displays.