THE Newton Abbot War Memorial has been decorated with 800 hand-knitted poppies in advance of this year’s Remembrance Sunday service on November 12.
The task was carried out on Friday October 27 by volunteers from the Town Council, Museum and local Royal British Legion.
Newton Abbot Town Council Events Co-ordinator Natalie Hicks is delighted with the results and said: ‘A big thank-you to my team of volunteers who helped me attach all 800 knitted poppies to the railings around the War Memorial this morning.
‘Also of course to all those who created these stunning poppies.
‘As always this creates a big impact and visually looks remarkable.’
The parade through town and service are due to take place 10am – 11.30am and will be streamed live via the Town Council’s Facebook page.
Details can be found on the Newton Abbot Town Council website, www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
‘We would be honoured should anyone choose to join us on Sunday November 12 to remember the fallen, either in person or via our Facebook page,’ said Natalie.
