Coro crowned with knitted poppies for Remembrance

Thousands of handmade poppies will decorate Ulverston’s Coronation Hall to commemorate this year’s Remembrance. The red and black yarn flowers, crafted by dozens of knitting and crochet enthusiasts both at home and during workshops, will be installed this week. The Coro, owned and managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, hosted the project.

Initially, the group planned an ambitious waterfall of 10,000 poppies to cascade from the Sir John Barrow Monument on the hill above the town. However, safety concerns led to a change of plan after Ulverston Town Councillor Graham Scrogham calculated that wet wool weighing a tonne, combined with the wind load of about five tonnes, could pose serious risks to the structure and public safety.

“The top of Hoad Hill is a windy place, even on the calmest day. It was felt that using the outside of the Coronation Hall and the war memorial for a respectful display was more achievable,” said Cllr Scrogham.

With ongoing poppy-making workshops led by Amy Whelan from The Coro’s team and her regular Coro Craft Club, the revised plan quickly took shape. Instead of a single heavy cascade, the building’s front will feature individual wreaths of knitted and crocheted flowers, while the balcony will shine with thousands of poppies. The community effort has been months in creation.

Author’s summary:

A dedicated group transformed an ambitious outdoor poppy project into a heartfelt Coronation Hall display, turning wool, craft, and care into a tribute for Remembrance.

Westmorland and Furness Council — 2025-11-05

Coro crowned with knitted poppies for Remembrance

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