In 2024, a national WI call-out led by Standing with Giants volunteer and WI member Toni Briggs resulted in an incredible 37,000 handmade poppies being sent to us , forming a key part of our Normandy display.

As we prepare for our 2026 displays, we are restoring the plinths around our soldier storage crates , and we would love to invite WI members and individuals to knit or crochet additional poppies to add to the display.

No specific pattern or size required — you’re welcome to knit or crochet in any style you choose. Pins or fasteners not required.

Poppy guidelines

Red poppies (any shade of red is absolutely fine)

Where possible, please use pure acrylic wool, as it gives the best colour retention outdoors

(sometimes called “solution-dyed acrylic” — where dye is locked into the fibre and resists fading)

Groups can make as many poppies as they wish — the more, the better!

Please include in your parcel

• Name of your WI Group (or)

• Contact name + details

• The total number of poppies enclosed (we won’t have capacity to count individually)

Closing date for poppies to be sent : 7 March 2026

Please Send poppies to:

Janette Barton

Standing with Giants

PO Box 637

Witney

OX28 9QN

Thank you