A village has created a stunning 'carpet of poppies' to mark remembrance.

The initiative began in Heddon on the Wall with the aim of producing a display that would symbolise remembrance beyond a single day.

Starting with a small group, the project quickly gained momentum, attracting knitters, crocheters, and even beginners.

Over weeks and months, poppies began to accumulate, filling and refilling boxes around the village.

The regular poppy-making gatherings became more than just a production line, providing a space for residents to chat, laugh, and reflect.

As the number of poppies grew, the original display location near Knott Memorial Hall had to be expanded to include the bank leading from St Andrews Church.

Brian and Pamela Jeffrey, a local couple, funded two artworks by Michael Amos of Rusty Restorations.

The task of attaching the poppies to the backing was a 'mammoth task' completed with 'humour, support, and many tales of parents and grandparents who had been involved in the conflicts being remembered'.

Heddon's Carpet of Poppies now flows from St Andrews Church, around Knott Memorial Hall, ending in a large poppy made from poppies.