A town centre is to be covered in hundreds of daisies as part of a charity’s annual fundraising campaign and remembrance of lost loved ones.
Organised by Newark-based charity — Children’s Bereavement Centre — a Meadow of Daisies is set to be exhibited in the Newark Castle Grounds on Saturday, June 29.
People can donate to receive a wooden handmade daisy, handmade by the Men in Sheds in Collingham, which can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one.
The wooden flowers can be personalised with a photo, drawing, message or even a poem which can be added or attached to the daisy.
Dez Williams for Men in Sheds said: “The shed at Collingham were delighted to be asked to make 200 Daisies for the Children’s Bereavement Centre at Newark, many members have turned their hand in the making of the flowers for such a worthwhile cause.
“The Shed wishes the CBC every success on their Fundraising day and look forward to attending on the day to see the daisies on display with the many memories written on the stem.
“I know you will be generous with your donations to support all the hard work .
“For those who may wish to know how they were made, the large petals were cut using a computer controlled machine and the smaller ones were laser cut, each one is hand painted and the centre turned on a lathe.“
After the event, the daisies can be collected to be kept at home, planted in a garden or given as a gift.
As well as the Meadow of Daisies exhibit, on the day there will be therapeutic activities suitable for both children and adults with bereavement counsellors and support workers available to talk to throughout the day.
From simply having a cuppa and a chat to relaxing with a massage or a therapeutic activity.
Children’s Bereavement Centre ceo, Kate Baxter said: “Our vision is for all bereaved children and young people to have access to the support they need at one of the most devastating times in their lives.
“By supporting this campaign your kindness will help us make this possible and ensure we can be there to support families when they need us most.”
The charity is also looking for knitters and crocheters from the area to help make a daisy bunting which will be displayed in Newark’s Buttermarket over the summer.
It is aiming to create 1,300 metres of hand knitted daisies to represent each of the families the charity supported last year.
The community engagement team at Newark and Sherwood District Council have supplied, yellow, white and green wool for crafters that would like to get involved.
The bags of yarn are available free to collect from the Children’s Bereavement Centre at 3 Kings Road, Newark.
Those interested in more information or to get involved in the Daisy Appeal can email Rachel at rachel@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk.
