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Monday 5 October 2020

Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal - 2020


This year marks the 99th year of the Royal British Legion [RBL], the year in which the Poppy Appeal is being planned around COVID-19 restrictions.

The most recent guidance from the RBL is clear that house-to-house collections are not permitted as social distancing cannot be guaranteed. I have already “stood down” the collectors in Upchurch - we will miss paying our annual visit to you this year.

Poppies nevertheless will be available, nationally and locally, from shops, stations, service stations etc.

I will be able to supply wooden crosses, dated Poppy pins, and pre-ordered wreaths - please contact me.

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal begins on Saturday 24th October and ends on Saturday 7th November. It will conclude with a pre-recorded Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday evening and a scaled-down Cenotaph Ceremony in Whitehall on Sunday morning.

In Upchurch planning is underway for the annual Remembrance Service on Sunday 8th November. This is always a well-attended service of Remembrance, however, the numbers attending will be determined by the COVID-19 restrictions of the day.

The Royal British Legion is tasked with responsibility for the annual national Remembrance and importantly looks after the welfare of the Armed Forces “Family” - its veterans and their dependents. Covid-19 has impacted their lives such that the need for support goes on.

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”

Gerry Lewin - Poppy Day Appeal Organiser 
Telephone: 01634 366113 - 07946 996789

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