Cockshutt knits poppy cascade for Remembrance Day

Alongside the traditional red poppies – which are a show of support for the Armed Forces community – there are dozens of purple versions of the flowers, too.

“We put purples ones on because they represent the dogs and horses in the war,” said Mr Mole.

The link to war animals is close to the hearts of those in Cockshutt – as Rob, a black and white collie from nearby village, Tetchill, parachuted in World War II.

He completed 20 jumps, which led to him being awarded the PDSA’s Dickin Medal for Gallantry.

“He’s there with all the other chaps from the village who went and served in the army,” he added.

The display was put up on Tuesday, which Mr Mole said was “incredible.”

“The red poppies against the green camouflage net looks lovely,” he said.

“We’re going to put a floodlight on it, as well.”

The plan is to put it up on the church every year.

“We ran out of time so we’ve still got some poppies to put on…so we’ll put those on next year as well, to make it even better hopefully.”