Residents at Arplemere care home unveiled a handmade ‘Poppy Project’ on Armistice Day, in collaboration with the Warrington community.
Alongside friends and neighbours, the residents spent weeks crocheting and creating poppies for the display, which is now proudly standing in the home’s foyer.
Whilst making the poppies, residents reminisced about their memories of the war. One resident, Rose Atkins, told her tale of her father who drove sixteen generals in the Royal Army, covering over 20,000 miles.
Rose also showed residents the news articles she has kept about her father, saying, “My father had a very important job, and I took it for granted as a child, but looking back now I am very proud of what he achieved.
“I keep the newspaper printings of him safe, and it feels amazing to share his story with you all’
Laura Aspin, the General Manager at Arplemere, said, “We are so proud to have our Poppy Project on display at Arplemere, and so thankful to the local community for contributing – it means so much to everyone here.
“Listening to our residents stories and experiences of the war was incredible, and to hear how passionately Rose speaks about her father was something we will never forget.”
You can find out more about Arplemere’s community initiatives during the home’s weekly Wine-Down Wednesday event, where all are welcome to join residents from 14:00 for a relaxing afternoon of wine and cheese. Other refreshments are available. For more information, call 01925 202778, email, or visit the home on Fortress Boulevard, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3ZT.
