‘Toppers’ Provide Poignant Tribute On D-Day Anniversary
Written by HFM News on 6th June 2024
A team of talented knitters have created special ‘toppers’ to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Great Glen.
Depicting soldiers and battle scenes, the hand-knitted creations have been placed on a post box and bollards in the centre of the village.
Pic: Great Glen Parish Council
Named the ‘Topper Girls’ by villagers, Yvonne, Linda and Lyn have previously marked other significant events with other designs.
Yvonne told HFM a Facebook post about a bigger project in Normandy sparked the idea for this project:
Pic: Great Glen Parish Council
Pic: Great Glen Parish Council
Residents in Great Glen have praised their work, as has the Parish Council.
Linda told HFM there are some special additions to some of the toppers, as very special personal tributes:
Pic: Great Glen Parish Council
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