The Government has expressed their support of the  collaborative effort between the Elderly  Residential Services (ERS), the Royal Gibraltar Post Office, the Royal British Legion, and members  of the community, which has resulted in a number of creative displays across Gibraltar in honour  of Remembrance Day 2025.  

A statement from the Government follows below:

HM Government of Gibraltar is pleased to recognise the collaborative effort between the Elderly  Residential Services (ERS), the Royal Gibraltar Post Office, the Royal British Legion, and members  of the community, which has resulted in a number of creative displays across Gibraltar in honour  of Remembrance Day 2025.  

Following the success of the Dementia Awareness “Post Box Toppers” campaign in recent years,  the Director of Postal Services Peter Linares invited the ERS Dementia Coordinator, Ms Karen  Truman, to lead a similar initiative to mark Remembrance Day. The Activities Team at Mount  Alvernia have worked closely with ERS residents since February to produce a striking display  featuring over 3,000 hand-crafted woollen poppies for the façade of the Main Street Post  Office, serving as a visible reminder of remembrance and community spirit. 

In addition, more than 20 post box toppers have been created by a group of crochet enthusiasts  led by Ms Kim Gravett, a long-standing member of the Royal British Legion. The toppers, which  feature over 1,000 handmade poppies, aim to raise awareness of the Royal British Legion’s  Poppy Appeal, which supports veterans and their families. The project brought together  contributors of all ages, from 12-year-old Sophie Erica Pitto to 87-year-old Joan Waterworth,  reflecting strong intergenerational participation. 

The Director of Postal Services, Peter Linares, said: “Sincere thanks to everyone involved in this  initiative. It is an excellent example of different departments and members of the community  working together to deliver a project that offers both artistic and social value. Special thanks to  the ERS residents for their creativity and dedication. Their work has been warmly received by  both locals and visitors, and stands as a symbolic gesture acknowledging the courage and  sacrifices made by those who served in times of conflict.” 

The Acting Director General of the Gibraltar Health Authority, Lysandra Debono, said: “This  initiative beautifully reflects the spirit of remembrance and the compassion of our community.  The dedication shown by our ERS residents and staff is truly inspiring, demonstrating how  creativity and collaboration can unite generations in a shared act of respect and gratitude.”