Poppies and Anzac Celebrations

A year ago, a member of Thames Creative Fibres suggested that the group and the community make knitted, crocheted and felt poppies for display in the town on Anzac Day. One year later Maureen's determination and passion have resulted in a beautiful blanket. It was used in a ceremony on April 18 to unveil the 25lbr field gun  -a symbol of remembrance outside the Thames War Memorial Civic Centre. The gun has been completely refurbished by local Thames businesses.

Several wreaths were also made with some being displayed in local businesses. Another wreath was included in the Classic Car parade. In addition crosses covered in poppies and wreaths will be carried in the Anzac Day Parade. Poppies have also gone to Gallipoli, London and Canada, At the breakfast after the Dawn Parade, arangements of poppies will be on the tables.
After Anzac Day the blanket and crosses will have permanent home in the foyer of the Civic Centre.