More than 1,000 knitted and crocheted poppies will decorate an Ascot church for Remembrance Sunday.

The project, started by two All Saints' Church members, Betty Swatridge and Greta Grant, encouraged church and community members to create the poppies.

These will now be used to decorate the church in time for this year's Remembrance Sunday.

The project gained momentum and became a community effort with contributions from various groups and individuals.

This includes members of the congregation, community groups, and even the Scouts.

Betty Swatridge said: "We initially thought that it would be nice to get members of our congregation to knit or crochet poppies that could be displayed in the church.

"However, as others found out about it, it quickly became a community project."

Greta Grant added: "When we started, we could not have imagined the level of support we would receive.

"To have over 1,000 poppies is just wonderful.

"It was lovely to see the community coming together to help us mark Remembrance Sunday.

"We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this endeavour."

The church hopes that as many people as possible will come to view the poppies in the build-up to Remembrance Sunday.

They also encourage the community to attend the Act of Remembrance at the Ascot War Memorial at 10.20am on Sunday, November 12, followed by the service in All Saints’ Church at 10.45am.

The Rev Dr Darrell Hannah, rector of All Saints’ Church, said: "Remembrance is an important time of year, where we come together to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts past and present.

"It is always a special privilege to lead the Act of Remembrance at Ascot War Memorial and then the Remembrance Sunday service afterwards, this year enhanced by the woollen poppies that will cover the church."