MORE than a thousand poppy seeds were planted around Dream to commemorate the centenary of World War I.

The Sorpotomist International St Helens Group along with the Forestry Commission organised the event which will see a sea of red surround the sculpture when they flower next year.

Gary Conley cultural coordinator at the council said: “I felt very honoured to be asked by the St Helens Soroptimists, who do such wonderful work making a difference to the lives of women and girls who live locally.

“Not only to enhance the beauty of Dream but also to remember those brave men and women who gave their lives so we could be free to enjoy ours'.

For more information on the Soroptimist International St Helens group go to sigbi.org