Poppy Volunteer Manager at @IWMNorth. Come and talk to our lovely Poppy Engagement Volunteers. They don't bite. Honest. All views are my own. #PopVol2018
"I've loved being part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring the Armistice Centenary into the public consciousness in a really memorable and special way. It was a privilege to be involved with Poppies: Wave"
Rob - Poppy Volunteer Manager
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"I loved seeing the emotional impact Poppies: Wave had on people of all different generations. It was wonderful to see that people still regard the Poppy as a symbol with such respect and affection"
Filippa - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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"Seeing Poppies: Wave, the politeness from the outside staff and also the staff inside. The Exhibition inside just added to the feeling you got from seeing the ceramic poppies.. if you get the chance to visit, do it.. you will enjoy"
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"Extremely interesting with informative displays. The "Poppies: Wave" display looks stunning - pity it leaves on Sunday."
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"The best part of being a Poppy Engagement Volunteer for me was engaging with members of the public, and telling them all the little details about Poppies: Wave that they didn't know before"
Brian - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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This weekend is your last chance to see Poppies: Wave at @IWMNorth@I_W_M as part of the 2018 #PoppiesTour. Free to view until this Sunday: https://t.co/FeAZpEaQTA
“An amazing way to take a history lesson! Wonderful poppy art sculpture and all for free!!”
“Really interesting exhibits and fantastic space to walk around. The Poppy sculpture on the Quayside is wonderful.”
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“This visit was made special because it was so near 11/11/18. The poppy display outside was really good…you could spend a long time here. It was extremely interesting and a must visit if you are in the area.”
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“Went to see Poppies: Wave outside the museum, very emotional. Did not go in the museum this time but it’s well worth a visit!”
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“Went last Saturday and had a fantastic time here. I hope that people will visit soon as the ceramic poppies are well worth a visit”
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“Eventually got to see the Wave of Poppies. Absolutely AMAZING. Very emotional. Looks FABULOUS. Thank you for all your hard work”
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"Working with the whole Poppy Engagement team and getting to know the other volunteers was a great experience. I've been able to use my knowledge and passion for History to more meaningfully engage with visitors"
Michael - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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"I found it really interesting to see the different reactions that visitors had to Poppies: Wave. It was interesting to initiate deeper conversations with visitors about how they perceive the sculpture."
Hannah - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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"It was wonderful to see how much interest there was in the run up to the Armistice Centenary, and how many people of all ages came to visit Poppies: Wave"
Phillip - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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"I really enjoyed engaging with visitors from different generations all interested in what Poppies: Wave represented, particularly younger children and those who had lived through the Second World War"
Eliza - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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"The best thing about being a Poppy Engagement Volunteer is getting to listen to peoples stories about their family history. Some of the conversations were fascinating."
Alan - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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"My favourite part of being a Poppy Engagement Volunteer was visitors sharing their personal stories, and being able to learn more about Poppies and what they symbolise"
Efsthatios - Poppy Engagement Volunteer
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We are counting down the days @IWMNorth until Poppies: Wave is taken down. During this week we'll be talking to our Poppy Engagement Volunteers about their time here, and what their favorite aspect of being a Poppy Engagement Volunteer was.
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