In what will be a stunning tribute for ANZAC Day 2026, the ladies from Quota Coolum Beach have set themselves an ambitious task to create a ‘cascade of poppies’ – made entirely from hand-crocheted or knitted poppies. The ‘cascade’ will look similar to a long train that often adorns bridal gowns, and in order to make the vision come to life, the ladies need help from the community. With ANZAC Day 2026 some six months away, the poppies are needed by the end of February in order to make the cascade. There are many patterns for poppies online, and completed poppies can be sent to Quota Coolum Beach at PO Box 250, Coolum Beach, QLD 4573. Poppies can also be dropped off at one of the Quota pop-up stalls (pictured), which are held each month at the Pacific On Coolum courtyard, with the next ones held on October 30 and November 27 from 8 am to 12 noon. Enquiries about the project can be directed to Jude on 0410 455 494.