Students at Cheshire College – South & West have marked Remembrance Day (November 11) with a creative project, producing hand-designed poppies that now line Nantwich Road near the College’s Crewe campus.
The display honours those who have served in the Armed Forces and creates a striking public tribute for the local community.
The initiative was part of a collaborative partnership with Connecting Crewe BID and supported by Crewe Town Council.
Principal and CEO at Cheshire College, Jasbir Dhesi OBE said: “We are incredibly proud of our Visual Arts students for creating such a meaningful tribute. It’s wonderful to see our students using their creativity to make a real difference in the heart of Crewe.”
Kirsty Pettengell, lecturer in Visual Arts at Cheshire College, said: “The poppy illustrations are exceptional, demonstrating both individuality and a strong sense of purpose. Each student brought their own unique style while meeting the brief with professionalism and creativity.
“I’m immensely proud of how well the students have embraced the project and the quality of their final designs, which are on public display across Crewe as part of the town’s Remembrance Day commemorations.”
Graphic design student Leighton added: “This project was not only really good for our work experience, but also was a great opportunity to be able to create something that would not only show our appreciation and our respects to the fallen soldiers who fought for our country, but also allowed us to work on something that had a great meaning and importance to everyone.”
Graham Saunders, chair of Crewe BID and General Manager of South Cheshire Glass, praised the students for creating something that brings art, respect and community together, and added that they should be really proud of what they’ve achieved.
The project highlights Cheshire College’s commitment to community engagement, providing students with practical experience in creativity, design, and project planning while strengthening local partnerships that enrich Crewe and celebrate important cultural events.
Cheshire College encourages organisations and community groups interested in future collaborative projects to contact the College to explore partnership opportunities.
