Residents, families, and staff at Redbond Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group have been admiring a truly remarkable new display, a handcrafted poppy dress, marking the start of the home’s annual Poppy Display in honour of Remembrance this month.
The beautiful creation has been months in the making. Karen Briggs, Lifestyle Coordinator, shared how the idea began as a small personal project and blossomed into something extraordinary with the help of her mother, Diane Briggs.
Karen explained:
“I asked my mum if she could spare the time to crochet and knit some poppies for a project I had in mind. Mum has actually crocheted and knitted over 200 poppies! I didn’t ever expect her to make so many, but she has been tremendous in dedicating so much time and wool for this project. Not following a pattern, Mum made up many designs of poppies to give me lots of variety, in all sizes, too. Over the months I gradually attached them on a dress to give it structure, which was not a mean feat too.”
The result is a stunning poppy dress that now takes pride of place within the home, symbolising remembrance, creativity, and love. Residents and families have been full of admiration, with many commenting on how breathtaking the display looks.
“The residents and families in our home have said that it is so stunning,” said Karen.
The project has not only added beauty to Redbond Lodge but also strengthened the bond between generations, as Karen and her mum worked side by side to create something meaningful for the community.
Both Karen and Diane take great pride in their creation, a heartfelt tribute and a reminder of the power of creativity, dedication, and remembrance, all close to many hearts at Redbond Lodge.
