I went to a very moving exhibition yesterday. Schools from across Rochdale borough gathered to show off their artwork, poems and presentations around the themes of faith. The day was organised by Sacre , the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education. Each local authority has one and the Diocese of Manchester is represented along with other faiths. Doesn't sound much fun - but it was very impressive. There were poppies everywhere ! Children had painted them, made large ones out of papier mache and done small red poppy prints with polystyrene. I asked the children what they were remembering and they told me about the many dead, and some told me of the brave soldiers' sacrifice. Many pictures showed the horror of war like this one. Poppies have touched the hearts of the nation more than ever this year. Jon Snow presented Channel 4 news from outside the tower of London the other day. I have met several people who have been. It is a modern place of pilgrimage.It's touche...
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