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Thursday, 10 November 2022

Commemorative Arch and Poppies Decorate Upchurch Village Once Again

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For the fifth successive year, the ladies of the knitting group, with their partners, have decorated the railings at St Mary's with beautiful knitted poppies as a special Remembrance Sunday commemoration.

And the 2018 military style commemorative poppy arch has been reinstalled in the churchyard.

The arch was designed and constructed out of wood by Jim McAlpin 4 years ago and finished in NATO Green by Terry Lewis. Its metallic appearance and shape were originally to complement the church entrance perfectly.

New Tommy soldier silhouettes stand guard back to back on each side, with heads bowed, thanks to Paul Boakes and his daughter. And purple knitted poppies have been added this year to commemorate the animals that have died during conflict.

A lovely new poppy post box topper, complete with knitted service member characters, has been added, with wreaths on the post office railings and eye catching display poppies on posts throughout the centre of the village courtesy of Upchurch Parish Council.

The arch and poppies will remain on display throughout Remembrancetide for the villagers who lost their lives during the WW1 and WW2 conflicts.

They look lovely - Thank you

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
Remembrance Sunday - 13th November 2022

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