Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Two Stunning Poppy Displays Installed in Loughborough Ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Charnwood is located centrally within the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Over one third of its population of more than 155,000 lives in the vibrant university town of Loughborough.

Two poignant poppy displays have been set up in Loughborough as the town prepares to honor its fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday. These displays have been installed on trees in Queen’s Park and on the Forest Road Greenbelt, each adorned with approximately 6,500 handmade, knitted poppies.

The project was led by Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, with the support of various volunteering groups and individuals. The trees were decorated in advance of the Remembrance Sunday service scheduled for Sunday, 9 November, in Queen’s Park.

Tributes from Local Leaders

“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.”
— The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage

“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

Community Involvement

The displays were crafted by volunteers who knitted thousands of poppies.
Groups such as Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners coordinated the installation.
The initiative enhances local Remembrance events and honors the sacrifices made by service members.

Summary: Loughborough has honored its fallen heroes by installing two striking displays of knitted poppies on trees, highlighting strong local community efforts ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Charnwood Borough Council — 2025-11-04