Village remembers the fallen with cascading poppy waterfall
Volunteers have created a cascade of poppies in a village church to remember the men and women who lost their lives in the First World War.
A craft group from Welshampton, near Ellesmere, has knitted and crocheted 1,000 flowers to go on display in St Michaels and All Angels Church.
Janice Fletcher, who led the project, said: “The idea originated from my family history as my great uncle, Nelson Victor Cater, was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.
“I was thinking about him and thought I’d love to do something in the local church. The idea of poppies came to my head and it started from there.”
Company sergeant major Carter was awarded the VC for his actions on June 30, 1916 at Boar’s Head, Richebourg l’Avoue, France.
Following an attack, he was wounded and died while carrying several men to safety.
His bravery and conduct was described as “magnificent”.
Mrs Fletcher said: “This is a project we started about two years ago. The craft group gradually built up from just a handful of us to 18 at one point.
“I asked Reverend Maureen Read if we could do a waterfall in the church and she thought it was a wonderful idea. I then approached the group and they were all enthusiastic about it.
“Some members made more than others but we all came together to finish it. When it went up in the church I couldn’t believe how stunning it looked. It looks even better in person than it does in pictures.”
It will be on display at the church for the next week.
