Sixty-six poppies have been displayed on lampposts in Menston to commemorate soldiers from the village who died in the First and Second World War.
The initiative has been funded by Menston Parish Council.
On Sunday in Menston, residents of the village took part in the Remembrance Parade to commemorate the soldiers, and their families. It took place at the memorials outside Kirklands Community Centre at 10.30am, with the service commencing at 10.45am.
Nigel Cawthorne, a Menston community organiser, said: “The initiative was very well received particularly by parents who were able to explain the significance to their children”.
There was also a short service at the same location on Armistice Day this Wednesday at 10.45am where a one-minute silence was held to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives.
After the service took place, there were refreshments inside Kirklands.
The poppies have gone down well in the village of Menston, as Carol Rawnsley who works as a volunteer for Cornerstone Cafe thought “they are lovely”.
She said: “They create recognition to all generations, even the very young. I like the simplicity of them, and they are on the lampposts, so they are very visible.”
These poppies are funded by the Menston Parish Council and produced by Nigel as part of the Menston Community Association project.
Carol believes it’s “very important” to mark remembrance in this way. She added: “It’s historical, I think even the young children need to know what our veterans have been through”.
Any donations received will go to the Royal British Legion.
Lucy Inskip, the director of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, said: “The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal brings the nation together and helps us raise vital funds needed to support the Armed Forces community.”
“We want to thank the people of Menston for their incredible support this year.”