Flint Residents Receive Mayor’s Community Award for Breathtaking Remembrance Display

Residents at an independent living scheme in Flint have come together to create a stunning display of hand-crafted poppies, to commemorate Remembrance Day 2025, and have been honoured with a Mayor’s Community Award to celebrate their creative tribute.

Llys Raddington, in the heart of Flint, is an independent living scheme for the over 60s. The residents, who enjoy a varied social life, happened upon the idea to create their own display of handmade poppies. Resident Jane Swinton who served in the RAF was one of the contributors to the display.

"This project started from a 3am thought, from which we formulated a plan. We put out an SOS to our fellow residents to collect their used plastic bottles so we could start the process. We had no idea we were so artistic! We feel this year, in particular, being the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, was the perfect ‘Thank You’ to all who served for our freedom.”

Jane Swinton

Resident

Jane, along with residents Susan Peers, Barbara Foulkes and Maureen Parry, utilised the bases of plastic bottles, which they painted red, to form the poppy installation. The display features several hundred hand-crafted flowers which were skilfully attached to wire mesh. Finishing touches came in the form of striking red lights which illuminate the display and two poignant soldier silhouettes.

“Their creativity and dedication have produced a beautiful and meaningful tribute, honouring such a special day of remembrance. Thank you for your time, effort, and inspiring work.”

Cllr Russell Davies

Mayor of Flint

“The poppy display is a wonderful achievement. It is excellent to see the residents receive well-deserved recognition for the creativity and effort they have put into making a meaningful tribute for Remembrance Sunday.”

Carol Thomas

Extra care services manager at ClwydAlyn

The display will remain in place until after Remembrance Day, allowing members of the Llys Raddington community to pay their respects to those who have died in conflict.

To find out more about Llys Raddington visit: www.clwydalyn.co.uk/llys-raddington-flintshire/

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