2018 Poppy Tribute to Ambleside Fallen
69 large poppies, inscribed with the name of a local man who gave his life in WW1 have been erected on lamp -posts around the town.
.jpg)
On Saturday Colin Thomson, Charles, Roger & Ali erected British Legion Memorial Poppies on lamp posts around the town, each with the inscription of a named fallen from the War Memorial of St Mary's Church.
Ambleside residents and visitors can share the poignat reminder of the huge loss of these 69 local men, who were killed serving their country in World War One. The lives of so many local families, many names still common to the town today.
The poppies will be in place until the end of the centenary celebrations in November, giving a moving tribute to the 69 sons of Ambleside who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Great War.
'What We Do' Main Pages:
A sunny day, daffodils in bloom and AK members have a 'Spring' in their step with lots to look forward to!
more
AK member Alec Burford clocked up his 100th parkrun Marshalling duty today! And he's 90 years young!
more
Another very enjoyable Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea for elder folk in our community who would otherwise be alone on a Sunday Afternoon
more
A great afternoon walk followed by delicious scones and a cuppa all in aid of St Mary's Hospice
more
Martin Clark takes a very early dip to raise more donations for our Pink 5K Appeal for St Mary's Hospice!
more.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
69 large poppies, inscribed with the name of a local man who gave his life in WW1 have been erected on lamp -posts around the town.
more