Local school pays respect by making recycled poppies to display at Manningtree Park development

To commemorate Remembrance Day and pay respect to both past and present soldiers, pupils from Lawford C of E Primary School were invited to City & Country’s Manningtree Park development on Long Road, Manningtree to place remembrance poppies, which they made from recycled materials, in front of the sales suite.

Pupils visited the new development located between the town of Manningtree – where a statute commemorates World War I – and the villages of Mistley and Lawford, both of which have memorials dedicated to the First and Second World Wars.

To remember these men and the sacrifices made by Essex communities during both wars, City & Country organised for the pupils to create poppies made from recycled materials which they then installed at the development.

Jennifer Rhodes-Finch, Head of Marketing for City & Country, said: “Discovering and celebrating local history is always a highlight of City & Country’s work to restore and conserve architectural heritage. We are proud to be commemorating soldiers from the community with local pupils.

“We’d like to thank Lawford Primary School for joining us to pay our respects by planting these poppies at Manningtree Park. The poppies look fantastic and serve as a reminder of our history and those who have gone before us.”

Miss Abbie Fairbairn, Headteacher of Lawford C of E Primary School comments: “It was a privilege for some of our pupils to join City & Country to place the poppies at its Manningtree Park development as an Act of Remembrance. We believe it is important for us to keep talking about this history and take the time to remember all who played a part.

“The children were also fascinated by the chance to see the interactive plans of the development and were especially excited about the area for sheep and the playground. We thank City & Country for the invitation to be involved in this special event.”

Manningtree Park officially launched off-plan last month, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments and one- to five-bedroom houses designed to reflect traditional local architecture.

Residents will be able to enjoy a community farm shop and café, off-lead dog area and a natural playground in over 11-acres of landscaped parkland, whilst benefiting from commuter links to London in under an hour. Prices start at £199,950 for a one-bedroom apartment ranging up to £1,050,000 for a five-bedroom house. To find out more, call 01206 598 204, or visit www.manningtreepark.co.uk.