Homemade poppy banner at care home
A VETERAN paid tribute to his comrades with a homemade poppy banner.
Arthur Trigger, 87, worked with fellow residents at Moat House Care Home in Burbage to create the memorial to mark Remembrance Day. The former soldier joined the British Army aged just 18.
Mr Trigger said: “I started with National Service and moved to Yorkshire when I was just 20 to join the Lancers Regiment.
“I travelled all over including Scotland, Italy and Germany where I carried out my tank training.
“I am very proud of our poppy banner and I salute it every time I pass it. I will remember those who fought for us all with pride.”
Violet Rees, 98 was a sergeant with the Royal Artillery.
She said: “I think it is very important to honour and show our respect on Remembrance Day.
“Our poppy banner looks amazing and it’s clear a lot of effort went into it. “I think we did a jolly good job.” Nicky French, Moat House Care Home Manager, said: “Remembrance Day activities are very popular with our residents who are always keen to show their respect.
“This year we have enjoyed hearing army stories from Arthur and Violet who were among residents who contributed to our wonderful poppy memorial.
“We’re all very proud of ex and current servicemen and women here at Moat House.”
Residents at Moat House also made a poppy-covered cake as their entry to the annual Adept Care Home Bake Off challenge.
The winner chosen by public Facebook vote was Kiwi House Care Home in Derby, which created a Remembrance cake with cascading poppy cupcakes.