Laneway blooms with 1000 poppies

By Emily Donohoe

May 5, 2025

Launched by the Rochester Business Network and Rochester Historical and Pioneer Society in March, the poppy project has come along swimmingly.

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In recognition of Anzac Day, the groups collaborated to transform the laneway between the Rochester Hotel and the new Petit Vélo store off Moore St.

The project was funded by the Campaspe Shire Council Flood Recovery Program, with wool and patterns made available at Parsons Rochester.

More than 1000 poppies were knitted, crocheted, felted or otherwise crafted for the project.

They are now proudly strung with festoon lights, and, while largely red, also feature purple, white and black poppies.

By Emily Donohoe

Cadet Journalist

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