Sentences with phrase «poppy appeal»

They would like to see me launching the poppy appeal.

There is «no need», according to Simpkins, to remind politicians of their poppy appeal obligations for example.

The Legion runs far more than that one campaign, although the poppy appeal alone raises about half of the Legion's approximate fundraising annual figure of # 65m.

The poppy appeal actually goes on throughout the year,» explains the Legion's director - general Chris Simpkins.

In support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, the match - worn shirts will be signed by the players and proceeds from the sales will go to the charity.

Football clubs all around the country are playing their part in the auctions, with The Royal British Legion hoping to break their previous fundraising Poppy Appeal record with a target of # 47 million this year for all their fundraising activities.

In addition to local charities, the Club is keen to lend their backing to national initiatives including Children in Need, Comic Relief, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Sport Relief and the Poppy Appeal.

All money raised will go towards the Poppy Appeal, which helps raise funds for serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families.

Invited by the paper making firm to tip the all - important red dye into a new batch of poppy paper, Mr Horsman, from Kendal, saw the concentrated red colourant gradually turn the swirling container of paper pulp deep crimson, helping to celebrate and raise - awareness of The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Preparing for the 2014 Poppy Appeal, while poignantly commemorating the lives lost during World War One, the production of the red paper for 40 million Remembrance Poppies is set in motion by a veteran.

Everyone at both James Cropper Paper and Technical Fibre Products are proud to be able to arrange this special gesture of remembrance and support for the Poppy Appeal and are grateful to Mr Horsfield for his service, fundraising contributions and time to mark the occasion with us.»

It is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem, the red poppy.

Now a successful businessman, he gives thanks for the support offered to him by giving his time as a Poppy Appeal Organiser.

Police are investigating after two poppy appeal collection tins were stolen from churches in Hertfordshire.

Police are investigating at least four incidents where Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal collection boxes were stolen or broken into in the days before or after Remembrance Sunday.

It's the first time the Poppy Appeal has paraded to Downing Street in order to begin the fundraising, which helps support ex-servicemen and their families.

The Armed Forces Christian Union has said it's «tremendously important» to veterans when they see people supporting them through the annual Poppy Appeal and other means.

Not exact matches

The poppy seeds sprinkled on top add a little visual appeal.

English FA to appeal against punishment meted out for national team wearing poppies in the recent match against Scotland.

Kate put her hair in soft waves (possibly her first and last time wearing this hair) and buckled up her red coat for a meeting with The Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day Appeal at Kensington Palace.

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