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Sunday 10 November 2013

Remebrance Sunday - Crafting for Charity

You may remember that I mentioned a couple of weeks ago (here) that I've had a number of different poppy products in my shops specifically created for Remembrance Sunday. I do sell all the poppy goodies all year round, but any that are sold during October and up until Armistice Day are all sold on behalf of the Royal British Legion.


This year I have sold more than I ever hoped to and I'm SO grateful to everyone who's bought one and helped me raise such a wonderful amount for the Legion.

I promised that I would let you know how much money I'll be donating to the Royal British Legion and so as not to disappoint - the grand total this year, after raising £85 last year... this year, my lovely customers have helped raise a whopping £112!!!!

I am so overwhelmed by how many people have generously bought poppies from my shops - it's a tight time for everyone, but to know that we have done something really good for such a worthwhile cause has made me feel fabulous. I will be posting a cheque to the British Legion this week.

We are lucky enough to live in a village that has a wonderful Brass Band and a very active Church and community and the Memorial Hall, where the wreaths are laid each year on Remembrance Sunday is just up the road from our house, so we hear the band starting up for the service which is held almost outside our house. This is the first year we've taken our kids out to the service and they did really well, keeping the 2 minute silence and watching it all with an appropriate level of respect. I feel quite proud to be able to explain to them what today was all about and why we commemorate it.

I'm linking up to Handmade Monday for the first time in ages and I do promise to try and get round everyone this week and leave a message on all the blogs... I'm great at starting and then getting distracted by everyone's wonderful blogs!

15 comments:

  1. I wore my poppy with pride, proud that you had made it, proud to be british, and proud that you made so much.

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  2. Your poppies are lovely and congratulations on the money you raised. I bet you were so proud of your children being so good during the ceremony.
    Ali x

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  3. I bought three - well perhaps "bought " is the wrong term as I haven't handed over the lolly yet. But you know where I live Simmi, so I won't get away with not contributing. Our two at home have been worn with pride since you sent them and the one I sent to my boss got loads of compliments she said. They were certainly beautifully made. Mine will keep making appearances all year through.

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  4. Well done Simmi, you're a star! Your poppies are beautiful, and I've been wearing mine for the past 2 weeks - loads of people have commented and have asked if they can have one next year too! I may have to place a bulk order with you!

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  5. These are Wonderful! - But how are you fastening them on the back? just curious...
    Anyway, brilliant job on raising so much!

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  6. Well done what a wonderful amount to raise. My Mam spotted a crocheted poppy today and is thinking of doing them for next year to fundraise

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  7. What a great idea :D Seen on Handmade Harbour

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  8. aww i love your poppies! such a fantastic idea to donate he proceeds, its great to hear that they have been so popular this year :) x

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  9. Congratulation on raising so much money for a wonderful charity. You should be very proud xx

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  10. Phew. Congratulations. That is some serious money.

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  11. Well done on your sales. It was a great amount raised for such an important event.
    A big well done goes to the kiddies too :)

    Jan x

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  12. Your poppies are gorgeous well done on raising so much money

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  13. Congratulations on raising so much money.

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  14. These are gorgeous! What a fab idea, and congrats on so much money raised, you should be very proud of yourself :) x

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I really appreciate all comments made on the blog (it reminds me that I'm not talking to myself!) so just wanted to say thanks for adding your thoughts. Simmi x

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