Tag Archives: Things to do in Melbourne

Hi Ho … Hi Ho …

Posted on 24/01/2018 by 5000 Poppies

Happy Wednesday all … Yesterday was our first day back at Poppy Headquarters in Melbourne, and WOW … THE MAIL!!! In short, there was well in excess of 11,000 AWM poppies delivered to PHQ over the break … not quite … Continue reading →

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5000 Poppies at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance

Posted on 09/11/2017 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning team Poppy … It’s a huge day at 5000 Poppies today … this afternoon, we will be installing some 200,000 poppies at Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance in a very moving tribute of love, honour and respect for … Continue reading →

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2017 … and we are back at at it!!!

Posted on 16/01/2017 by 5000 Poppies

Good afternoon all … and welcome to 2017. So that was Christmas and New Year done and dusted … I hope you had a wonderful break (if you managed) and some special time with family and friends.  I can’t quite … Continue reading →

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We have not been idle …

Posted on 17/10/2016 by 5000 Poppies

So we have had a small break following what has been a massive three years of very hard work, but we have not been idle.  There is still so much to do before our grand finale at the Australian War … 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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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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50,000

Posted on 05/11/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Well my fellow poppy makers … Big round of applause here … you are amazing!!!!! We have passed the 50,000 poppy milestone … Marg and I are continually stunned, thrilled and incredibly humbled by your work!!!  We still get excited … Continue reading →

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Poppies, Poppies and More Poppies

Posted on 24/10/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning poppy makers and friends … we have had a REALLY busy few weeks at Poppy HQ in Melbourne … with planning for our initial display well underway … a few radio interviews, the First Convoy Commemoration at Princes … Continue reading →

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Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne

Posted on 25/06/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Hello poppy friends … just thought I would let you know that 5000 Poppies will be at the Craft and Quilt Fair in Melbourne (MECC/Jeff’s Shed) from tomorrow (Thursday) through to Sunday spreading the poppy word and making lots of … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day at Fed Square

Posted on 18/04/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Just a reminder to all you wonderful poppy people who are organised and already planning next weeks activities. We have a big Poppy Playtime planned for Fed Square from 11.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Bring your friends, your hooks/needles, red … Continue reading →

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