Poppy Appeal 2019

This year's Poppy Appeal collection raised £12,374 for the Poppy Appeal, which represents a magnificent achievement for Wargrave and District Branch.

Thanks are due to all who collected, either house-to-house, at static collection points or through local businesses, schools, pubs and shops. 

Funds raised by branch activities throughout the year have also been added to the total.

A summary of the amounts collected are shown here:

House-to-house, Wargrave, £2212.68

House-to-house, Crazies Hill, £846.85

Static, Dobbies, £778.23

Static, Sheeplands, £553.03

Static, Wargrave Station, £125.56

Businesses (Shops, Clubs etc.), £1004.99

Schools, £363.62

Mill Green collection, £705.29

Church collection, £878.66

Donations, £200.00

Branch contributions, £4500

Wreaths, £205.00

Grand Total, £12,373.91 

The Wargrave community can feel very proud of this result.  So thanks to everyone who contributed so generously. A big thank you is also given to all the organisers, distributors of boxes, appeal money counters and collection co-ordinators.

Well done to all!

Poppy People

Our Poppy Collectors are rewarded with an annual Poppy Party from our the committee to say 'thank you' for their efforts, at which point the Poppy Cup and service awards are presented. 

Anyone interested in helping in the next Poppy Appeal should contact our Poppy Appeal Organiser Mrs Pat Beilby-Smith on 01189 404792.

Last updated Jan 2020