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Arch made of 400 knitted poppies hung in harbour

Lisa YoungChannel Islands
Sark Tourism The arch of poppies is hung at the entrance to a short stone tunnel. They are pinned to a net and at the top, behind the netting, the Sark shield and the words Isle of Sark can be seen.Sark Tourism
More than 50 people knitted the 400 poppies which decorate the harbour entrance

An arch of handmade poppies has been hung at Sark's harbour entrance to commemorate Armistice Day.

Brian Le Page from Sark and Tess Le Gallez in Guernsey appealed for volunteers to knit poppies for the project.

More than 50 knitters formed a Knit and Natter group and made 400 scarlet poppies from wool donated by the Craftwise shop which were then sent to Sark.

The poppy arch was erected by Le Page who said it was "a wonderful example of two island communities coming together to mark such an important occasion".

Sark Tourism The top of the arch is covered with red poppies hung on a net. Under the netting is the Sark shield and the words Isle of Sark. Behind the arch is a steep cliff face.Sark Tourism
Brian Le Page said it was "a wonderful example" of Sark and Guernsey teaming up

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