Johnson House in Whitehaven is showing off its handmade poppies on 5 November, and everyone's welcome Johnson House in Whitehaven unveils handmade poppy display on 5 November
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The residents at Johnson House have been making poppies for a Remembrance display. It's unveiled at 2.30pm on Thursday 5 November with some wartime songs, and anybody can come.
This one's for anybody in Whitehaven after a Remembrance do to take older relatives or the bairns to, and for families of folk living at Johnson House.
Johnson House, Abbeyfield's assisted living home on Hillcrest Avenue in Whitehaven, is putting on a week of Remembrance events. Residents and their friends have been making poppies by hand for a display that gets unveiled on Thursday 5 November at 2.30pm. Anybody can come, and there'll be wartime classics from entertainer Tom, who goes by Barrack Room Boy.
On Friday 6 November, Josh MacAlister, the MP for Whitehaven and Workington, is due in to meet residents and hear their stories. Then the week after, schoolkids are coming in to spend time with the residents and learn what life was like in the war.
A spokesperson for Johnson House said: "Remembrance is an important opportunity for us to come together, remember those who served and reflect on how life has changed over the generations."
They also said: "Our residents and friends have put a lot of effort into making the poppies, and we are looking forward to sharing the display with the local community."
There's a fair bit on round here for Remembrance over the next fortnight. Armistice Day is Wednesday 11 November, and Workington's Remembrance parade, which we wrote about before, is Sunday 8 November.
What you can do: get yourself along to the unveiling at 2.30pm on Thursday 5 November, at Johnson House, Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 6SU. It's a home for older people, so give them a ring first if you're bringing a group, or if anyone with you uses a wheelchair. Their details are on the Abbeyfield website, in the sources below.
Residents and friends of Johnson House have made poppies for a Remembrance display that will be unveiled at 2.30pm on Thursday 5 November, with wartime songs. It is open to the public.
This is for anyone in Whitehaven looking for a Remembrance event to go to with older relatives or children, and for families of Johnson House residents.
Johnson House, Abbeyfield's assisted living home on Hillcrest Avenue in Whitehaven, is holding a week of Remembrance events. Residents and friends have made handmade poppies for a display that will be unveiled on Thursday 5 November at 2.30pm. The unveiling is open to the public and will include wartime classics performed by entertainer Tom, known as Barrack Room Boy.
On Friday 6 November, Josh MacAlister, MP for Whitehaven and Workington, is due to visit the home to meet residents and hear their stories. The following week, schoolchildren will join residents for sessions where young people can learn about life during the war.
A spokesperson for Johnson House said: "Remembrance is an important opportunity for us to come together, remember those who served and reflect on how life has changed over the generations."
They added: "Our residents and friends have put a lot of effort into making the poppies, and we are looking forward to sharing the display with the local community."
It is one of several Remembrance events in West Cumbria over the next fortnight. Armistice Day is Wednesday 11 November, and Workington's Remembrance parade, which we covered earlier, is on Sunday 8 November.
What you can do: go along to the unveiling at 2.30pm on Thursday 5 November at Johnson House, Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 6SU. It is a home for older people, so it is sensible to ring ahead if you plan to bring a group, and to check access if anyone in your party uses a wheelchair. The home's details are on Abbeyfield's website, listed in the sources below.