A striking Community Poppy Waterfall has been installed in Ludlow as a tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed in conflict. The vibrant cascade of handcrafted poppies can be seen on Neptune at The Georgian House — with the kind permission of the owners — located behind the Peace Memorial by Ludlow Market.

 The installation is the result of a town-wide effort involving local schools, Scout and Brownie groups, care-home residents, voluntary organisations and dozens of individual volunteers. Each poppy — knitted, crocheted, hand-stitched or felted — has been crafted with care, symbolising remembrance and reflection from the Ludlow community.

The project began with a public callout from Ludlow Town Council for poppy donations. Throughout October, drop-off points, including The Guildhall, collected poppies, while several community workshops helped residents take part.

 Groups who generously contributed include the 1st Ludlow Rangers, 2nd Ludlow Brownies, Ludlow Primary School, Chatterbox Nursery, Churchill House residents and staff, and Working Together Ludlow, alongside many others.

 Town council staff coordinated the collection and led the construction of the waterfall, carefully assembling hundreds of poppies onto a large net to create the dramatic cascading effect now displayed for Remembrance.

 “The response from our community has been heartwarming,” said Mayor of Ludlow, Cllr Diane Lyle.

Town Clerk Gina Wilding added her thanks to the schools, care homes, uniformed groups and volunteers for their time and creativity — and to staff members Charlotte Amabrazas and Jill Rose, whose hard work made the project possible.

The Poppy Waterfall is a beautiful visual tribute and a reminder of how remembrance brings communities together across generations.