Why wear a Poppy Event

Unlike in previous years, this year the Lantern Tour did not end up being our last official event of the season, we added one more event to the calendar to commemorate Remembrance Day out at Fort Rodd Hill.

Despite the last minute nature of this event and the cold, we had a very good turnout of VEMRA members and the public as well.

There were various activities and crafts available to do, including making poppies that were used to create a wreath, and writing postcards to veterans.

There were demonstrations of knitting...

...hot chocolate and cookies were passed around...

...gear was displayed...

...and explained...

Uniforms admired...

 
 

And because it was a fairly chilly day, a nice bon fire was set up to keep us all warm.

All in all a very successful event.  And now we are on to our winter hiatus, next official event will be the Bunker Bash at the end of February.  See you all there!

 

More photos to come.