MORE than 2,000 knitted poppies have been placed around Silkstone and Silkstone Common ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
The community has rallied together to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, knitting around 2,500 poppies.
Local resident Susan Dunwell said that the poppies will be used again for years to come.
She added: “The displays were created by members of the CARE team.
“They’ve put their creative skills to work and developing displays which will last the whole remembrance period.
“You may have noticed that not all our poppies were red.
“Everyone is familiar with red poppies.
“The purple poppies remember the animals which served and suffered during wartime and conflict and white poppies represent a commitment to seeking non-violent solutions to conflict.
“Black poppies recognise the contribution by black, African-Caribbean and other communities in wartime service.”
