Poppy Project pays tribute to Remembrance Day

Published on Thursday, 9 November 2023 at 10:43:33 AM

A colourful art trail of over 3,000 red, white, and purple handmade poppies will be a visual tribute to this year’s Remembrance Day, thanks to a Shire of Dardanup initiative.

The Poppy Project will be on display from today until Sunday, 12 November in Burekup, Dardanup and Eaton, and according to the Shire of Dardanup President Tyrrell Gardiner, the project encourages people to respect, reflect, and remember those who served in World War 1.

Cr Gardiner said the project also highlights the importance of collaboration with various community groups and stakeholders, including the Eaton Community College, the Eaton Community Library, and local project supporter and artist, Theresa Wilks.

“The Poppy Project is a visually captivating art trail that signifies the community's deep respect for the men and women who fought in World War 1,” Cr Gardiner said.

“It serves as a reminder for us all to honour their sacrifices and to reflect on the importance of Remembrance Day.”

Cr Gardiner said a highlight of this year's project is a commemorative board painted by Theresa Wilks, which features a troop carrier ship, an armed naval vessel, and a biplane in the distance, symbolising the Navy, Merchant Navy, and Airforce, along with the Army. The board also includes a nurse figure, representing all the women who served during the wars.

“As part of the project, a three-hour workshop was conducted with a class of 30 Year 11 students at Eaton Community College last month. The students painted over 600 rocks vibrant red with a black centre, generously provided by Bunnings Australind,” Cr Gardiner said.

“Additionally, two Crafternoon workshops were hosted at the library, attracting participants of all ages. These workshops included poppy crocheting and tree decorating activities, adding a creative touch to the project.”

 The Poppy Project installations can be viewed at the following locations until Sunday, 12 November:

  • Eaton Community Library – 2 Stanford Way, Eaton.
  • Front of Bethanie Esprit and Fields Village – 109 Eaton Drive, Eaton.
  • Dardanup Cenotaph – 2 Little Street, Dardanup.
  • Burekup Entrance – corner of Russell Road and Southwestern Highway.

For more information, please contact the Shire of Dardanup’s Place and Community Officer Will Tuck at Will.Tuck@dardanup.wa.gov.au or call
(08) 9724 0323.

Shire of Dardanup President Tyrrell Gardiner (right) and Place and Community Officer Will Tuck at one of the colourful Poppy Project art trails in Eaton, which is a visual tribute to this year’s Remembrance Day.

Caption – Left: Shire of Dardanup President Tyrrell Gardiner (right) and Place and Community Officer Will Tuck at one of the colourful Poppy Project art trails in Eaton, which is a visual tribute to this year’s Remembrance Day. 

Media contact: Tahnia Creedon, Communications Officer |  tahnia.creedon@dardanup.wa.gov.au | 0436 942 509.

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