01/07/2026
Five years ago, I designed the dress of knitted poppies from a blog I wrote on my website. Women replied, they donated the knitted poppies as we supported the Salford Veterans Breakfast Club, held at Pendleton Church in Salford.
The dress was designed to commemorate Armed Forces Day and honour the women of our community who served with dignity and style when they were needed most.
Today, it is proudly displayed in the window of Leighs Leigh's Tearoom and Community Hub alongside its junior counterpart, both adorned with poppies.Soon, they will move to another new home at 97 Bradshawgate as the Verve Community embarks on its own journey.
Verve Community CIC will offer a pop up facility dedicated to supporting the NHS, Macmillan, mental health charities, and many other local groups and VCSE's to use the space and showcase the services they provide to help the community of Leigh.
It also houses my Independent Foster Care Recruitment and it's digital hub, in partnership with the esteemed David Crack, CDD Services Ltd with Spotlite technology, and Jim Moores, CEO of Charms Technology.
We are committed to advancing the use of digital technology to safeguard data ensure that data sovereignty remains with the individual. It,s an exciting journey and one that I love. It's also fitting that Leigh leads the way, from the High Street because we have a community who cares because of lived experiences.
As always, with the support of Verve’s amazing women who make things happen with little fuss, we'll strive to honour Leigh and its remarkable heritage with style. More updates will follow soon...thaks for your support! x
