Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Two Stunning Poppy Displays Installed in Loughborough Ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Charnwood lies at the heart of a triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. More than a third of its 155,000 residents live in the bustling university town of Loughborough.

In preparation for Remembrance Sunday, two striking poppy displays have been unveiled in the town. The installations adorn trees in Queen’s Park and along the Forest Road Greenbelt, each decorated with about 6,500 handmade knitted poppies.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, supported by community volunteers who contributed their time and creativity.

Community and Leadership Reflections

“This is a moving tribute to all those who have served our country and lost their lives in action. I would like to thank everyone involved with the poppies being knitted and installed onto the trees as they create a real centre piece ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.”

— Cllr David Northage, Mayor of Charnwood

“Loughborough in Bloom pays its respects each year to those who have served and lost their lives in the armed forces, and it is fantastic to be able to dress the trees in poppies once again.”

— Pat Cook, Chair of Loughborough in Bloom

The displays were completed ahead of the Remembrance Sunday service scheduled for November 9 in Queen’s Park, reinforcing the town’s ongoing tribute to its military history and community spirit.

Author’s Summary

Loughborough honors its fallen heroes with two grand poppy displays of 6,500 knitted flowers each, uniting volunteers and residents for Remembrance Sunday.

Charnwood Borough Council — 2025-11-03