The third annual Poppy Pebble Trail is to be held in Tenby on Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11
The trail will start at 11.30 am at St Marys Church, Tenby.
The trail was the idea of the former Mayor Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall during Covid in 2021 when gatherings were not allowed. It meant that children who were unable to participate in the normal way were still able to mark the occasion and observe Remembrance Day.
Children decorate stones with a poppy and in some cases write the name of someone listed on the War Memorial.
A trial run took place in 2021 with the Tenby Guides; a small group gathered and conducted a small dedication to the fallen within the St. Mary's Church grounds.
Last year, with restrictions lifted, the invitation was extended to all youth organisations in the town and all children. Cllr Skyrme-Blackhall visited many of the groups to speak about the importance of Remembrance and how they could help in dedicating those whom have lost their lives. Canon Rev Andrew Grace led a short service in the church followed by a dedication just outside the North door, where the poppies still remain now. The event was very well supported. Some Children read poems and readings.
Cllr Skyrme-Blackhall said: “It was very moving that so many had made the effort. We had Tenby Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Guides and Brownies and many other children and parents.”
As a result of the success of last year’s event, Cllr Skyrme-Blackhall is organising the event again, but with a difference.
Canon Grace has identified a section of the Cecil Cole Memorial Garden for the painted pebbles to be laid, which will be “a fitting place for further trails,” according to the former Mayor.
In attendance will be Tenby’s current mayor Cllr Dai Morgan and Cllr Tom Sloan, who together with Cllr Skyrme-Blackhall are working on developing Youth initiatives. Organisations have already committed to doing this again this year.
The trail will follow the 11am service at the War Memorial and will last for no longer than half an hour.