1. Calne branch royal british legion
River of Poppies 2018
Calne branch royal british legion

2. River of Poppies Design and making poppies
Dedicating and researching the fallen
Display and presentation

3. River of Poppies 2018
The concept of a massed display of poppies is not a new one

4. River of Poppies 2018
The aim of the Calne river of poppies is to involve local schools and children in both making the poppies and researching and dedicating each one to one of the fallen.

5. Beach Terrace, Calne

6. Poppies This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

7. Making the Poppy Size : 60 – 100 mm
To include a hole for attaching to net
Named on reverse

8. “Not all poppies are the same!”
The poppy can be made by a variety of methods:
Fabric
Ceramic
Wood
Knitted
Card
Any other ideas?
The Poppy will be outside for a few days in November so needs to be reasonably durable.

9. Dedication
Find a family member or another relevant member of the fallen
Research using family records, local records and CWGC website
Add dedication details to Poppy
Medals
War memorials
Graves
Family tree
Books
Family records
Website
Cemetery visit
Commemorative certificate
CWGC

10. Useful book for local information
Richard Broadhead’s book has details of many local soldiers from WW1

11. Researching my Great Uncle – George Milton Hensley
We have – medals, death plaque
Mention on war memorial
Mention on family grave

12. George Milton Hensley
Mention on War Memorial, Hawkesbury Upton

13. George Milton Hensley
Mention on a family grave stone at Hawkesbury Church

14. George Milton Hensley
War Medal
Victory Medal

15. George Milton Hensley
Death Plaque – presented to families of the fallen of WW1

16. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site will be useful in researching our dedications
The CWGC are interested in supporting us in the River of Poppies Project
C wgc.org

17. Add a Slide Title - 3

23. MOD Lyneham
Calne Royal British Legion has long links with RAF Lyneham, these continue with REME and the new training base. REME will be helping with the River of Poppies 2018, providing nets and helping us with setting up. (to be confirmed)
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

24. Time Line Schools to decide level of involvement by Easter 2018
Dedication research and Making of Poppies by Summer Holidays
Mounting of Poppies on Nets and production of supporting material by October 2019
Display of River of Poppies in St Mary’s Church, for Childrens remembrance service
Mounting of River of Poppies at Beach Terrace for Remembrance Sunday
Retreaval of Poppies by children by end November 2018

25. Thank you, any questions?