Poppy appeal

Plymouth shoppers raising funds for the Poppy Appeal

Customers at Tesco’s Plymouth stores are able to support servicemen and women for this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Last year, their support for the Royal British Legion saw £3.1million raised, and volunteers from the charity will be at the Plymouth Transit Way Superstore until 12 November, asking customers to give what they can and wear their poppies with pride.

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RBL seeks new Poppy Appeal organisers in Devon

The Royal British Legion is seeking new volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal in Exeter, Exmouth, Okehampton, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Chudleigh and Kingsbridge as the RBL celebrates its centenary in 2021, they have approached the Devon Freemasons for help but will still require more manpower. Last year, the RBL lost millions of pounds in donations after face-to-face collections were cancelled...

Busy remembrance weekend for HMS Heroes

At this time of year, we are all remembering those who serve and have served in our Armed Forces, across the generations. This is particularly poignant for our HMS Heroes young people, all of whom have had at least one member of their family serving in the military.

HMS Heroes, who are affiliated to the Royal British Legion, have the Poppy Appeal as their focus throughout the year and...