The damaged poppy, inset, adourns Market House in Taunton each year. Pictures: Google/TTC

Appeal for help to fix giant poppy used to mark Remembrance in Taunton

Paul JonesAugust 12, 20250 Comment0

AN APPEAL has been launched for help to restore a giant poppy that marks Remembrance events in Taunton.

Taunton Town Council (TTC) has called for anyone skilled at repairing plastic or fibreglass to get in touch in a bid to extend the life of a giant poppy installed on Market House each year.

“Our much-loved giant poppy (about 150cm across) has been a proud Taunton fixture at Remembrance for years – but it’s sadly showing its age and starting to break,” a spokesperson said. “It can’t be replaced but we think it can be saved. We just need someone with the skills to help repair it – maybe with plastic or fibreglass.”

Anyone who has the skills to help – or knows someone who does – is being urged to contact TTC by email to info@taunton-tc.gov.uk, using the subject line Save our Poppy and including contact details.

“Please share to help us find a hero,” the spokesperson added.