A simple way for parishes and schools, or indeed anybody interested, to get involved is by supporting the Royal British Legion (RBL) appeal to see the country awash with poppies.
B&Q sell “fundraising poppy seed packs” priced at £2 with £1 going to the RBL. Plant them in your churchyard, local school garden, community garden, allotment, front garden, window boxes on or around Wednesday 30 April (National Planting Day) – meaning they should flower in time for Commemoration Day on Monday 4 August (marking 100 years since the start of the conflict).
You’ll find more on the RBL initiative here.
The diocese has put together a page on their website for the centenary of the First World War and would like your contributions - it will be a place to gather stories, ideas and resources that you would like to share with others. Upcoming events will also be listed. Please send your contributions to
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