SATCoL Stores Commemorate Remembrance Day

Posted: 11.11.26

Watercolour poppy with text saying 'Remembrance Day, Lest We Forget' on it

The 11th of November marks Remembrance Day, a national opportunity to commemorate the end of World War I and remember those who gave up their precious lives to defend and protect ours.

Each year, many Salvation Army Trading stores, operating on behalf of The Salvation Army, mark Remembrance Day with tribute dedicated displays. Here’s some of the stories behind them:

Over at the Bicester Shop, volunteer Janice Grace and the shop team spent many months organising and coordinating their wonderful window display. With the support of fellow volunteers and the local Knit & Natter group, hundreds of handmade poppies were created, resulting in a truly eye-catching and meaningful tribute. Shop Manager Gizella Donnelly shared: “The display is a testament to the passion, creativity, and commitment of everyone involved. From planning and crafting the poppies to bringing the final display together, an incredible amount of time and effort has gone into making it such a success.”

Two images, one with a mannequin wearing a dress made from knitted poppies, and one close up image of the dress

The 5 members of the Knit & Natter group at our Chilwell donation centre, we’re busy spending weeks carefully knitting 200 poppies for their memorial display.

Proceedings raised from the poppies will be split between The Salvation Army and The British Legion.

Photo inside Salvation Army donation centre with two women next to a knitted poppy display

Peterborough Shop, who are avid Remembrance Day supporters, put together a simple poppy display, featuring war memorabilia and informative history books. This year, the store also got presented with a fundraiser cheque from the local Peterborough Veterans Society. Manager Will Cleaver shares more, “The cheque was from their hard work fundraising this year and we we’re one of their chosen charities to support. We will be passing this on to our citadel for use in this year’s Christmas appeal and warm meals. Community work at its best.”

Two images, on top a group of veterans and shop staff outside the store, on bottom a window display inside store featuring 'lest we forget' flag

Over at the Highcliffe shop, ex-veteran Robert - a local church goer and shop supporter, created beautiful Remembrance Day pieces for the shop. Shop Manager Caroline Taylor, expressed her admiration for Robert’s craft by saying “It brought a tear to my eye. These beautiful pieces are going to decorate our window, along with 4 poem books which will be up for sale. This is what makes it all worth while. Lest we forget.”

Two images, on top man holding a Remembrance Day decoration, on bottom close up of the decorating

Some of the other stores who put on displays this year include Salvation Army Shops in Largs, Rugley, Shanklin, Polegate, Norwich as well as our Dumfries and Bristoldonation centre.