Harborough Market Showcases Stunning Poppy Appeal Display
Written by HFM News on 23rd October 2025
A stunning handmade display has been unveiled at Harborough Market to mark this year’s Poppy Appeal.
It includes two life-sized soldiers made from hundreds of crocheted and knitted squares and more than 3,000 knitted poppies.
L-R Market Manager Gail Bates and Chloe Goode from the Craft I Trims Stall
The tribute has been created by Chloe Goode from the Craft I Trims stall, with help from over 50 customers.
It also includes a dog made from knitted purple poppies, which is a symbol of remembrance for animals lost in service.
The display at Harborough Market
Steve Sherwood from the Market Harborough branch of the Royal British Legion told HFM he was ‘blown away’ by the display:
The display at Harborough Market
The Royal British Legion will also have a stall at the market selling poppies from Saturday.
Market manager Gail Bates has praised the work of everyone involved with the display:
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