A PARTNERSHIP that has seen hundreds of knitted poppies and service people made in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday has proved to be a success.

The hand-made poppies have been on sale in Salisbury thanks to a collaboration between the Royal British Legion, the Crafty Girls group and Manor Care Home.

A ‘production line’ was set up at the care home before the Poppy Appeal launched in Guildhall Square on Saturday, October 26, when 200 were presented to legion branch president Chris Child and city mayor Sven Hocking.

The poppies have been available to purchase in supermarkets and at events around the city, including at the Playhouse and Salisbury FC.

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Bob Barwick, vice-president of the Royal British Legion's Salisbury branch, said: “These sessions have proved a big success for the participants who have benefited from being part of a team and the companionship that provides. 

“The Royal British Legion has benefitted from having some fabulous knitted poppies and poppy-related items to offer in this year's Poppy Appeal. 

“All in all, this is a fabulous example of the Salisbury community coming together for a worthy charitable cause.”

A  Manor Care spokesperson said: “This is all thanks to the help of the Crafty Girls of Salisbury and our wonderful residents and families who also helped out. We sold £15 worth to the taxi driver going there!”

Click on the image at the top of this story to see the knitted products.