5,000 poppy display in Carlisle
The Yarn Bombers and the wider crafting community have been working tirelessly since May, on swags of poppies
More than 5,000 handmade poppies are now on display in Carlisle’s city centre.
The knitted and crocheted poppies have been months in the making and are on show in The Lanes shopping centre, on the Market Cross and the Old Town Hall.
Carlisle Matters’ Yarn Bombers and The Lanes Shopping Centre have joined forces with the local community, to create something truly extraordinary to mark Remembrance Day.
The Yarn Bombers and the wider crafting community have been working tirelessly since May, on swags of poppies. The installations will be in place until Remembrance Day (Monday 11 November).
Carlisle Matters’ spokesperson, Helen Fisher said:
“This is very exciting, and we are looking forward to more installations to develop a creative backdrop for the city. This wouldn’t be happening without the support of The Lanes Carlisle and hundreds of people all around Carlisle. We can’t thank you enough!”
Susan Young, Centre Manager of The Lanes Shopping Centre added:
“The Lanes Shopping Centre is pleased to support the Poppy installation and hope that it will prompt people to take a moment and reflect on the brave men and women who have given their all in war and conflict.”
Following the huge success of their Show & Tell Yarn Bombing in Bitts Park, in May of this year, Charlotte White went on to form the Carlisle Matters’ Yarn Bombers Group. Charlotte said:
“It’s been a wonderful way to bring the community together to create something fabulous for the City of Carlisle. To get involved please search for Carlisle Matters Yarn Bomb Facebook page.”
The commemoration has been supported by Cumberland Council. Cllr Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said:
“I would like to pass on my thanks to everyone that took part and supported this project. It was a great way to engage the community in a creative and collaborative way. It is a fitting tribute for Remembrance.”