Tag Archives: Anzac Day

ANZAC DAY 2019

Posted on 25/04/2019 by 5000 Poppies

Up early for the dawn service at my local RSL this year, I have again been reflecting on the meaning of ANZAC Day to me. I am grateful to all of you who have served and sacrificed on our behalf. … Continue reading →

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Australia Day 2019

Posted on 26/01/2019 by 5000 Poppies

Australia Day is that day when we in Australia celebrate our nationhood. I understand that not every Australian has the same connection to the day/date, but nevertheless at this point in our history, this is our day to reflect and … Continue reading →

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Chelsea Musings and Other Poppy Related Paraphernalia

Posted on 31/01/2016 by 5000 Poppies

We have had a mammoth couple of weeks with the formal announcement of our RHS Chelsea appearance.  We are continuing work on the nets and stems and it feels like the whole team has lifted with the announcement and we … Continue reading →

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Post Installation …

Posted on 06/05/2015 by 5000 Poppies

Well now … the weeks are flying for me … still no time to rest although I must admit to a small sleep in this morning … We are still buoyed with the outcome of our fantastic installation in Fed … Continue reading →

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The Show has Begun …

Posted on 23/04/2015 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning poppy friends everywhere. It is done … the first round of installations in Fed Square are complete.  As our massive group of volunteers descended upon Federation Square in Melbourne yesterday … and a 12 hour plus install commenced … Continue reading →

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It’s all happening in Poppyland ….

Posted on 21/02/2015 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning poppy friends …. there has been much happening at Poppy HQ this week. Firstly … our official total stands at 120,803 … but … we have had at least another 7,000 plus delivered this week so now pushing … Continue reading →

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7 Days to Pledge

Posted on 19/01/2015 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning poppy makers and friends … This time next week we will know if we have done the impossible …. raised $40,000 in pledges in just seven days to get us over the line with our crowdfunding initiative. We … Continue reading →

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This is the year!!!!

Posted on 14/01/2015 by 5000 Poppies

Half of January gone already and I feel like it’s only just started. Is the world revolving faster … or am I a little slower …. OR … is it an optical illusion. So much to achieve in a few … Continue reading →

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2015 is Just Around The Corner

Posted on 28/12/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Just a quick hello from me to wish you a very safe, happy, abundant year … overflowing with all those things that are important to you. I can’t believe it’s a month since I last posted … December certainly went … Continue reading →

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Everything is POZIBLE

Posted on 28/11/2014 by 5000 Poppies

We have some VERY exciting news … This week we have gone live with our Pozible crowd funding initiative. We are looking to raise in excess of $50,000 to cover the costs of our display for Anzac Day next year.  … Continue reading →

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