EPISODE · Nov 14, 2024 · 26 MIN
Wednesday, 13th November 2024
from Vix B Riverside Radio Replay
This week we remember Remembrance Day with the Poppy Factory in Richmond!Our Local Hero is the Poppy Factory in Richmond, which I visited to find out what they do and how they cope with this, their busiest time of year. Their Chief Executive Amanda Shepard with their head of Communications Dan Hodges chat about this wonderful institution which is over a hundred years old and, aside from making the wreaths you see laid at the foot of war memorials across the world, they support veterans with health conditions into employment. The ‘Local Lowdown’ features a talking tour around remembrance history in Richmond, and is studded with little know facts.Regular show features ‘Vix B Style’ and ‘Vix B Loves..’ have the inside scoop for how to make the best of your home and recommend local activities, arts & culture events to get excited about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week we remember Remembrance Day with the Poppy Factory in Richmond!Our Local Hero is the Poppy Factory in Richmond, which I visited to find out what they do and how they cope with this, their busiest time of year. Their Chief Executive Amanda Shepard with their head of Communications Dan Hodges chat about this wonderful institution which is over a hundred years old and, aside from making the wreaths you see laid at the foot of war memorials across the world, they support veterans with health conditions into employment. The ‘Local Lowdown’ features a talking tour around remembrance history in Richmond, and is studded with little know facts.Regular show features ‘Vix B Style’ and ‘Vix B Loves..’ have the inside scoop for how to make the best of your home and recommend local activities, arts & culture events to get excited about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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