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Children make 1,000 cards for veterans

BBC Mr Dean holds a hand made poppy card, and Matthew stands next to him on his left, and Rosie on the right. All three smile for the camera. The photo is taken in the classroom.BBC
Veteran Ian Dean with Rosie and Matthew from St Anne’s School and Sixth Form College

Children from 13 schools in East Yorkshire have made 1,000 cards for veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

The Postcards for Veterans project, which was set up three years ago, aims to involve younger generations and include veterans who are unable to attend services.

Ian Dean, from the Royal British Legion, collected cards from St Anne’s School and Sixth Form College in Hessle on Friday, and said it was an “emotional” but “fantastic” experience.

Some of the cards would be sent to serving personnel across the world to show appreciation for what they do, he said.

A selection of some of the hand made cards. One has a poppy made out of a red handprint with a black centre, and another card next to it says "Thank you from Acorns".
Several schools in East Yorkshire have taken part in the Postcards for Veterans project

Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Haltemprice, said: “It’s important that those ex-servicemen and women who are unable to attend services feel involved in Remembrance Day and it's equally as important that younger generations reflect upon and understand what our veterans have gone through.”

“The whole project has been an amazing example of the community spirit which runs deeply here."

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