Llandudno Respects Presents: The Longest Yarn

Llandudno Respects Presents: The Longest Yarn A month-long Llandudno tribute, October 2–27, 2024, to the War Effort behind the D-Day Landings of 1944.

Llandudno goes back to the 40s and celebrates the skills of knitters and crafters to bring history to life.

LEST WE FORGET 🌺A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Remembrance Sunday Commemoration in Llandudno.This year...
11/11/2024

LEST WE FORGET 🌺

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Remembrance Sunday Commemoration in Llandudno.

This year we also marked 80 years since D-Day, we honour the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, as well as all who have served before and since.

Their sacrifices shaped our future, and we remember with gratitude all who have dedicated their lives to protect our country and way of life. 🌺

As the Ripon Community Poppy Project begin rolling their Wonderful Knitted Tank out of town tomorrow morning, thank good...
02/11/2024

As the Ripon Community Poppy Project begin rolling their Wonderful Knitted Tank out of town tomorrow morning, thank goodness we’ll have the Llandudno Fireworks Display to distract us…. It’s been an honour & a privilege to work alongside these wonderful & indefatigable folk from Yorkshire.

We’ve loved working on Hush Hush projects like “Llandudno Winston Churchill” & the Top Secret D Day ready Private William Mackay with ’s Weather Girls

The Longest Yarn Has Moved On! 🧶🧵 Where can I see the Longest Yarn Now? To view the full list of tour dates for The Long...
01/11/2024

The Longest Yarn Has Moved On! 🧶

🧵 Where can I see the Longest Yarn Now?
To view the full list of tour dates for The Longest Yarn, please visit the official Longest Yarn website:
www.thelongestyarn.com

📚 Continuing the Legacy
While the exhibition has wrapped up, our mission at Llandudno Respects is far from over. We’ve collected numerous WWII stories and memories, and we’re excited to share them with you to honour the legacy we’ve built together.

And don’t forget—the Poppy Trail is still open (sans exhibition)! You can explore it throughout November. For more information: https://www.llandudnorespects.com/poppy-trail/introduction-and-map/

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made The Longest Yarn such an extraordinary experience! From our incredible volunteers and the support of Holy Trinity Church to our generous sponsors, partners, and every visitor who joined us from near and far—diolch yn fawr! Your contributions, whether through captivating performances, insightful talks, or creative exhibits, have woven together a beautiful legacy we’ll always cherish.

DIOLCH YN FAWR!

01/11/2024

It's your last chance to come and see the knitted tank, along with Winston Churchill and soldiers!

If you haven't had your photo taken with it yet, now's your chance!

28/10/2024

🌟 Lowering the Feather Banners – A Symbolic End to The Longest Yarn 🌟

The video says it all – from the emotional lowering of the feather banners to the careful packing of each section into travel cases, we've come to the end of a remarkable journey. The Longest Yarn exhibition has officially wrapped up... and Adrian even remarks here that we have had a total footfall of 21,400+!

We're excited to send it on to its next destination in Aldershot!

✨ Heartfelt Thanks ✨
This wouldn't have been possible without our incredible volunteers, the support of Holy Trinity Church, our sponsors, partners, and everyone who visited from near and far. Diolch yn fawr! Your involvement – whether through musical tributes, expert talks, or creative displays – made this event truly extraordinary.

📚 The Story Lives On!
Though the exhibition has come to a close, our mission continues. We've archived many WWII stories and memories from the exhibition, and we'll be sharing these with you to keep the legacy alive and celebrate everything we've achieved.

🚨 Next Up: TANK WEEK! 🚨
The journey doesn’t stop here! The Ripon Knitted Tank will remain on display for another week at the Victoria Shopping Centre, giving us one last chance to enjoy this community masterpiece.

As we turn our thoughts to Remembrance Day next month, we’re reminded of the sacrifices of those who came before us. Thank you, Llandudno, for being part of this unforgettable chapter!

🌟 That’s a WRAP on The Longest Yarn in Llandudno! 🌟After an incredible month filled with history, creativity, and commun...
28/10/2024

🌟 That’s a WRAP on The Longest Yarn in Llandudno! 🌟

After an incredible month filled with history, creativity, and community, The Longest Yarn exhibition has officially come to a close. We've packed up this remarkable tribute and sent it on to its next stop in Aldershot!

✨ Heartfelt Thanks ✨
A massive thank you to our amazing volunteers, Holy Trinity Church for hosting, our sponsors, partners, and each visitor who came from near and far to experience and support this unique event. Diolch yn fawr! From musical tributes and expert historians to skilled craftspeople and exhibits of all shapes and sizes, every contribution made this a truly unforgettable experience.

📚 The Story Lives On!
While the exhibit may have moved on, our journey doesn’t end here. We've archived WWII stories and memories from the exhibition, and we’ll be sharing these inspiring updates to keep the spirit alive and remind everyone of the incredible work we accomplished together.

🚨 Next Up: TANK WEEK! 🚨
Don’t miss the iconic Ripon Knitted Tank, on display for one more week at the Victoria Shopping Centre.

And as we look forward to Remembrance Day next month, we’ll continue honouring the sacrifices of those who came before us.

Thank you, Llandudno – let’s keep the memories and stories alive for generations to come!

Bailey, Skye, Stitch & Smudge, appropriately Poppy, Tillie, Fin, Billie, Sammy & Betty patiently waited their turn to vi...
27/10/2024

Bailey, Skye, Stitch & Smudge, appropriately Poppy, Tillie, Fin, Billie, Sammy & Betty patiently waited their turn to visit The Longest Yarn yesterday. We just couldn’t resist showing their adorable faces. 🐾🐾

25/10/2024

🎉 YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE LONGEST YARN IN LLANDUDNO 🎉

This Saturday and Sunday, October 26th & 27th, The Longest Yarn is set to mesmerise for one last time in Llandudno. Don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful tribute, where history and creativity come together.

🧶 What is the Longest Yarn? - A unique, hand-crafted tribute that commemorates the D-Day Landings of 1944. It's an 80-metre long installation, similar to a 3D tapestry, created entirely from wool and designed to narrate the story of the Normandy invasion and the global war effort behind it. Each panel along The Longest Yarn visually portrays pivotal moments, challenges, and achievements from D-Day, making it a modern equivalent to the Bayeux Tapestry.

🌺 Follow up with a walk through our town-wide Poppy Trail, immerse yourself in D-Day stories from the Knitted Churchill Tank to the Gown of Poppies.

👀 Want a sneak peek? Check out the reactions captured in our latest video – it’s all about the awe and wonder this exhibit inspires!

🕒 Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno
📍 Free Access (donations welcome)
👉 Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
👉 Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Let’s honour those who secured peace and celebrate a town that remembers. Join us for the grand finale of this historic journey!

22/10/2024

Kicking off the FINAL WEEK! Don’t Miss the Longest Yarn Exhibition at Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno! It's yet another packed day here.

This is it—your last chance to experience the remarkable Longest Yarn Exhibition before it leaves Llandudno!

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Dr Zeus, Max, Charlie & Roxy invite fellow pooches to mooch around the Llandudno Respects Presents: The Longest Yarn Exh...
21/10/2024

Dr Zeus, Max, Charlie & Roxy invite fellow pooches to mooch around the Llandudno Respects Presents: The Longest Yarn Exhibition in Holy Trinity Llandudno Junior Church Llandudno this week!! Warm welcome & lots of fuss 🐾








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