Chichester schoolchildren present hand-made poppies to former veteran

Children from year groups 5 and 6 at the Claypit Lane school, which works closely with Chichester housebuilder Barratt Homes, each made a poppy with materials donated by Barratt, and gave them to the visually impaired ex-military man from Hassocks in West Sussex.

Alan, who served in the Army for 15 years from 1975 to 1990, visited the primary school with local charity, Blind Veterans UK, and spoke to the pupils about the importance of Remembrance Day. Speaking candidly about his time in the Armed Forces, the veteran then answered questions from the group of schoolchildren who were interested to hear about his experiences.