Customers and staff at the Dumfries branch of Morrisons have craftily got this year’s annual Scottish Poppy Appeal all sown up.
Last year an amazing display of handmade poppies and a memorial tree, together with in-store donations, raised a magnificent £4,306 for the Royal British Legion Dumfries and Maxwelltown branch’s fundraising.
And the supermarket’s community champion, Myra Smith, is hoping to go one better after enlisting the help of two groups of crafters to make this year’s stunning display in-store and on the post box outside in a bid to raise awareness and encourage donations.
Both works of art were launched on Wednesday and Myra said: “I hope this year’s new display raises as much interest in the appeal as it has in previous years.
(Image: Bobby Geddes)
“Thank you to everyone involved. We hope to raise a lot of money again this year.”
Members of Solway Quilters have stitched the wall-hanging to commemorate Remembrance 2023 and said the collaborative project started during the summer.
Some worked on the background mosaic while others worked on making the three dimensional poppies – which were added to the piece by hand after the quilting was completed.
A spokesperson for Solway Quilters said: “Many members gave up their time and expertise. Thanks to everyone who donated the fabrics.
“The pattern, designed by Wendy Williams and featured in an Australian magazine, was a popular choice as it brought a modern look with the daisies added for brightness.”
The Caring4D&G Craft group made the eye-catching post box topper which sits proudly near the store’s entrance.
