Paint the town red

Viviene Worth and Julie Dalton (front) with all the team behind them – just a few of the many who showed up on the day.

On Saturday 21st April Fleetwood came together in mempory of those lost in WW1, at sea and in wars to join together and make some of the 10,000 upcycled poppies for Fleetwood In Bloom.

Tasked by Dawn Spooner of Fleetwood Town Council, an amazing group of locals gave thier time to come together and craft in remembrance.  Over 100 poppies were made and embelished with a tag of remembrance dedicated to  their loved ones.

Angie Hesketh  – craft co-ordinator volunteer at Fleetwood Museum commented ‘ I was overwhelmed at the response of Fleetwood folk, the day was amazing with families, fishermen and volunteers coming together to support our aim to decorate the Harriet Trawler in a sea of poppies to remember our loved ones. I was touched to read the comments on the poppies and would like to say a hugh thank you to all those who attended’

The next poppy making will be on 19th May between 11am and 1pm at the museum and the poppies will be on display in full  in the Harriet shed from the end of May.

Just a few of the many people who showed up on the day