Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Mayor launched the local Poppy Appeal on Saturday (26th October) as collections get underway across the two towns with the aim of exceeding last year’s total of over £30,000.
Burnham’s Royal British Legion is overseeing the annual appeal, which runs through to mid-November.
A team of over 50 volunteers, plus local groups such as Burnham-On-Sea Army Cadets and Sea Cadets, are collecting at the towns’ supermarkets.
The appeal was launched at Burnham-On-Sea’s Royal British Legion branch on Saturday morning by Mayor Cllr Andy Brewer, accompanied by Burnham Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal organisers Ruth and John Crosby.
Organiser Ruth Crosby told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “The Poppy Appeal Collectors are the face of the Legion during the Poppy Appeal. They help provide as many opportunities as possible for people to wear a poppy to show their support for our Armed Forces, while raising important funds. We encourage local people to once again give generously.”
Last year, the Poppy appeal in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge raised £30,194 and it’s hoped a similar or larger amount will be collected this year.
Collectors are still being sought for this year and helpers can get in touch by contacting Burnham-On-Sea.com.
