The award-winning Sandown Green Town Volunteers crafters group have unveiled their Remembrance Day shop window display, with guests Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot and Town Councillors Heather Humby and Frank Baldry. The knitted display of poppies, with wreaths in memory of fallen service personnel and animals, as well as peace, is located near the High Street/York Road junction. Plans and arrangements are already in place for the Remembrance Service on Sunday 12th November, on the Esplanade, with the road being closed early in the morning and before the commencement of the service before 11:00. Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot said :
“With Remembrance and Armistice Days approaching, we are grateful for the Green Town Volunteers for creating a fitting tribute to memories of those that made the ultimate sacrifice.’
Green Volunteer Chair Christine Jackson added:
“Our crafters group wanted to help brighten up the High Street, in advance of the services to be held at the Memorial in November.”
Memorial Curator Councillor Baldry concluded:
“We have replaced the flagpoles damaged in recent storms, and a new Union Flag will also be in place for the November services.”
