The Poppy Appeal in Berkhamsted and Tring
The Poppy Appeal is one of the Nation’s most recognised and supported charity appeals. Every year the Royal British Legion sends out millions of poppies which are distributed to schools, shops and businesses. In November you will see some of the charity’s voluntary collectors in your local town centre or supermarket with their tray of poppies. Although November may still seem a long way away the Poppy Appeal organisers are asking for your help – can you join the local Berkhamsted team?
People in Berkhamsted and Tring are always so supportive and do dig deep for us. During our collections we have a great sense of reward as people always have a soft spot for the Poppy appeal and our cause.
If you are interested in joining the Poppy Appeal team please call the Appeal’s Community Fundraiser Gerry Mc Connell on 07808 276745 or email gmconnell@britishlegion.org.uk
The Poppy Appeal is the largest single fundraising event in the Legion’s calendar. Over 40 million poppies will be made and disturbed for this year’s Poppy Appeal across the UK and overseas by 350,000 dedicated collectors. The Legion provides wide ranging and practical support to Armed Forces veterans as young as 19 and Armed Forces families in need, including crises grants, family breaks, benefits and money advise and at time sadly, inquest advice. Every poppy helps raise the £1.6 million needed by the Legion each week to deliver practical help and advice to Armed Forces community.
News on Berkhamsted and Tring Appeals
The two Poppy Appeals continue to grow due to the on-going generosity of the people of Berkhamsted and Tring.
A huge "thank you" to all those who have supported the two Appeals.
During the current year, 2021/22, the kind people of Berkhamsted have so far raised over £28,000 through the poppy appeal.
The Quiz night at the Berkhamsted club on the 23rd April 2022 raised £92.00
£130.00 was raised from the table top sale and sale of knitted Easter Bunnies bringing the grand total so far to £28,392.34.
The generous people of Tring have also contributed over £18,800 to the poppy appeal this year.
In order to celebrate the Berkhamsted branch's 100th anniversary, we have purchased 2 unknown/silent soldiers, who will be erected in Berkhamsted. One will be at the Hall Park entrance to Berkhamsted and the other will be at Dudswell near to the St Francis Hospice Field and both will be looking towards the town itself.
We will also be putting some coloured flowers up around the town to celebrate Easter and then the Queen's diamond Jubilee by changing the colours to red, white, blue and purple.
Anyone interested in helping in the next Poppy Appeal should notify the Contact Centre at 0808 802 8080.
