The Barkham Hookers and the Poppy Appeal

That this House recognises and commends the Barkham Hookers, a voluntary knitting and crocheting group based in Barkham in Wokingham constituency, for their dedicated work each year producing handcrafted poppies and bespoke poppy-items in support of Remembrance Sunday; notes that the group has raised significant funds for the Poppy Appeal by selling handmade crocheted poppies and that all of the proceeds from their poppy sales go directly to the appeal; further notes the group’s workshops bringing together residents of all ages which both foster community spirit and promote remembrance of those who have served; and calls on the Government and relevant charitable bodies to recognise and support such grassroots community-led initiatives that strengthen our national act of remembrance and contribute to funding for veterans and their associated charities.