Welcome to the Leighton Buzzard branch of The Royal British Legion

The Poppy Appeal in Leighton Buzzard Branch Area

Volunteer Poppy Appeal Sellers/Collectors Needed.

Anyone interested in helping in this Years Poppy Appeal (23rd October - 11th November 2025) should contact our Poppy Appeal Coordinator.

A Memorable Poppy Seminar

Earlier this year, our local Poppy Appeal Organiser, Laura Lovell, attended the Royal British Legion’s Summer Seminar – an opportunity to connect with fellow organisers and hear what’s in store for the 2025 campaign.

One of the most powerful moments of the day came from guest speaker Matt Fisher, a former soldier who lost his leg after being shot while on patrol in Afghanistan in 2009.

Matt’s story wasn’t just moving it was a reminder of exactly why the Poppy Appeal matters.

After returning home, doctors tried to save Matt’s foot, but complications left him facing the life-altering decision to have it amputated. That decision marked the beginning of a long and difficult journey, not just of recovery, but of rediscovering purpose, rebuilding confidence, and finding a new path in life.
Thanks to support from charities like the Royal British Legion, Matt was able to get back on his feet, literally and figuratively.

Laura reflected: “Matt’s honesty, courage and determination were nothing short of inspirational. Hearing how the RBL supported him through the darkest moments was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. Every pound we raise helps someone take their next step forward.”

As we prepare for this year’s Poppy Appeal (16 October – 11 November), we’re looking for local volunteers to help with collecting donations. Whether you can give a couple of hours or a few days, every bit of time helps us support those who’ve served and sacrificed.

If you’d like to be part of the team, please contact:

Laura Lovell via Email: [email protected]

Image: Laura pictured with Matt and Mike Lewis (Appeal Manager, Bedfordshire).

Poppy Appeal Volunteers & Organisers

Poppy Prom Concert 2025.

This years concert was held on Saturday 18th October. All Saints Church were our venue once again. We must acknowledge The Bedfordshire Band of the Royal British Legion, the female ensemble; Chanteuses, All the visiting Standard Bearers, All Saints Church Volunteers and Prebendary David. Thanks to your amazing support, the fantastic sum of £4,108.67 was raised towards this year's Poppy Appeal.

To see a selection of photographs from the evening please follow this link:

https://mistresswinckle.weebly.com/brblb-poppy-prom.html

Poppy Appeal 2025 Market Stall.