The Lexicon shopping centre is supporting the Royal British Legion's 2024 Poppy Appeal with a community art installation and a pop-up shop.

Craft Coop led the initiative, calling for knitted poppies and green link branches.

They enlisted the help of Age Concern Bracknell and various local craft groups, including children in EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than at School), to create the display in the Braccan Walk pod.

Heidi Berry, director at Craft Coop CIC, said: "Craft Coop is thrilled to have been invited to create the stunning Remembrance Day poppy display at The Lexicon.

"We take pride in bringing together local community groups and residents to support this important commemorative event."

The pop-up Poppy Shop, staffed by volunteers, is on Braccan Walk, next to River Island, open from 10am until 4pm until November 9.

Rob Morris, general manager at The Lexicon, said: "We are pleased to be able to offer support to the Royal British Legion again this year.

"Last year the pop-up shop raised £15,600 and we are hoping to beat that this year."

Councillor Georgia Pickering, armed forces champion for Bracknell Forest, said: "It’s really important as a community that we acknowledge and give thanks to our serving armed forces personnel, their families and all of our veterans."

Visitors will be able to purchase 2024 poppy pins, paper poppies and other Royal British Legion merchandise including crosses, car poppies, snap bands, and much more.