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Commemoration Poppies
Published: 28/07/2014
The Leader of Flintshire County Council and Armed Forces Champion for
Flintshire is encouraging residents to sow poppies all over Flintshire to mark
100 years since the outbreak of World War I.
The flowers are part of the Royal British Legion Centenary Poppy Campaign,
whose aim is to cover the UK with poppies in commemoration of all those who
lost their lives in the First World War.
The national campaign, which is being run in partnership with retailer B&Q,
will see the Legion asking the public and local authorities to purchase
Flanders poppy seeds to plant on their own land.
Every school in the UK will also receive a free pack of poppy seeds as part of
an educational initiative by The Royal British Legion aimed at helping young
people understand the impact of conflict. This part of the project has been
made possible by a £100,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Councillor Aaron Shotton, Leader of the Council Armed Forces Champion for
Flintshire said: “The Poppy Campaign is an important way for the whole of
Flintshire to join together in remembering those who died during the First
World War.
“I’m inviting everyone in the County to plant poppies of their own and take
part in commemorating the 100th anniversary.”