The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory The Poppy Factory helps veterans and their families on their journey towards employment.

Blooming marvellous! We're stunned by the surprise display that the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Parks team un...
19/06/2026

Blooming marvellous! We're stunned by the surprise display that the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Parks team unveiled in Terrace Gardens ahead of our open day on Monday. A huge thank you to the team and green space contractors for helping to celebrate our centenary in Richmond!

Join us any time from 10am to 4pm on Monday: https://www.poppyfactory.org/open-day-2026/

Pop in and see us this Monday, 22 June!We’re opening our doors at The Poppy Factory from 10am – 4pm and would love you t...
16/06/2026

Pop in and see us this Monday, 22 June!

We’re opening our doors at The Poppy Factory from 10am – 4pm and would love you to join us for a relaxed and friendly open day.

What’s on:
• Handmake your own poppy
• Have a go at wreath making
• Discover our role in Remembrance for over 100 years
• See how we make the Royal Remembrance wreaths
• Learn how we support veterans and their families into employment

No need to book — just drop in. There’ll be refreshments too.

There's less than one week to go till our free open day at the start of Armed Forces Week... Join us from 10am to 4pm on...
16/06/2026

There's less than one week to go till our free open day at the start of Armed Forces Week... Join us from 10am to 4pm on Monday 22 June and help celebrate our centenary in upon Thames. Explore visitor centre, enjoy tea, coffee and cake and chat to expert hosts and team members. Just turn up!
https://www.poppyfactory.org/open-day-2026/

Many thanks to Visit Richmond, London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Be Richmond for your support ahead of

15/06/2026

Join Molly and Charleigh from our Families Employment team to learn how the service supports family members to build a new future and find a career that works for them.

Session covers:

What the Family Service is
Myths about work, caring, and flexibility
What support is available
How it’s delivered
Real-life examples
Q&A

When: Wednesday 8 July, 11am (Teams)
Register: https://bit.ly/FamiliesIntro

13/06/2026

After working together for more than 35 years in the service of Remembrance, our Special Wreath Makers, Peter Wills and Paul Hammerton, have each been awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal) in The King's Birthday Honours List. We're extremely proud of Peter and Paul for achieving this great honour:

10/06/2026

Self-confidence is so important when seeking a new job or career. If you're a veteran in the East of England, join us this Friday morning for a confidence-building workshop by the team who support veterans on the path to employment. Register here: https://bit.ly/4alVUfy

We'll join Coventry Rugby Club tomorrow morning for a Veterans' Breakfast at the Nick Newbold Stadium. Our team will try...
09/06/2026

We'll join Coventry Rugby Club tomorrow morning for a Veterans' Breakfast at the Nick Newbold Stadium. Our team will try their best to convert the crowd when it comes to the goal of our Veteran and Family Services - helping veterans and families to make progress on the path to employment. More on our support here: poppyfactory.org/supportservices

This we're proud to once again fly the rainbow flag from the roof of The Poppy Factory in Richmond, in support of LGBT...
05/06/2026

This we're proud to once again fly the rainbow flag from the roof of The Poppy Factory in Richmond, in support of LGBTQ+ veterans and their families across the UK. If you're trying to find a path into meaningful civilian employment, our Veteran and Family Services are ready to help: www.poppyfactory.org/supportservices

03/06/2026

We're kicking off with a free open day on Monday 22 June, 10am to 4pm. Meet our team and join a short guided tour of our historic factory, with tea/coffee and cake on offer as we celebrate 100 years in Richmond upon Thames. It's a great way to show your support ahead of !
https://www.poppyfactory.org/open-day-2026/

Address

20 Petersham Road
Richmond
TW106UR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442089403305

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