On the day before Remembrance Sunday, 8 November, and the forthcoming Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November, volunteers from the Petersfield Society are refreshing the planters around the memorial with flowers of significance, as a mark of respect. 

It is also part of work with local councils about planting in Petersfield places.

Volunteers Beth and Hannah speak to Mike Waddington about it. 

Jeremy Mitchell from the Edward Thomas Centre at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery speaks to Mike about one of the poppies from the 2014 installation at the Tower of London, which inspired other displays like the one currently adorning the gates of St Peters Church.

On the day before Remembrance Sunday, 8 November, and the forthcoming Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November, volunteers from the Petersfield Society are refreshing the planters around the memorial with flowers of significance, as a mark of respect.&nbsp;
It is also part of work with local councils about planting in Petersfield places.
Volunteers Beth and Hannah speak to Mike Waddington about it.&nbsp;
Jeremy Mitchell from the Edward Thomas Centre at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery speaks to Mike about one of the poppies from the 2014 installation at the Tower of London, which inspired other displays like the one currently adorning the gates of St Peters Church.

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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