Letter: Could You Join the ‘Poppy People’?

Published on: 1 Oct, 2017
Updated on: 29 Sep, 2017

From Nigel Manning

Mayor of Guildford

As arrangements are put in place for the annual service of remembrance on Sunday, November 12, at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, our thoughts turn once more to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, which will be launched on October 28.

As we continue to mark the centenary of the First World War we will remember the sacrifices made by our armed forces, and the demands on the services of the Royal British Legion are as important now as they were then, from helping a young widow through an inquest to ensuring that an older veteran can stay independent in their own home.

In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday you will no doubt see many Poppy Appeal volunteers giving their own time to sell poppies, come rain or shine – and given our weather recently, it may well be rain!

Mayor of Guildford, Nigel Manning

Please remember how important our support is to the serving members and veterans of our armed forces, and give generously.

I have heard from the Royal British Legion that the Poppy Appeal currently stands at just over £45.8 million – an incredible testament to the public’s generosity and an all-time record! However, as the Royal British Legion spends over £1.7 million on their beneficiaries every week, our continued support is vital.

If you are over 16 years of age and interested in actively supporting the appeal you may be interested to know that the Royal British Legion is looking for more ‘Poppy People’.