Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Poppy Appeal launched on Saturday (30th October) with collections now underway across the two towns.
Burnham’s branch of the Royal British Legion is overseeing the annual appeal, which runs for two weeks.
A team of volunteers has begun selling poppies at Burnham’s Tesco store and Highbridge’s Aldi and Asda stores. They will also be sold in Lidl when it re-opens after refurbishment.
The appeal was launched at Burnham-On-Sea’s Royal British Legion branch in Victoria Street on Saturday by members of the Burnham Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, including organisers Ruth and John Crosby. (John is pictured above).
Ruth told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “It’s such an important time of the year for the Royal British Legion and for local people who pay their respects to the fallen.”
Collectors are still being sought for this year and helpers can get in touch by contacting Burnham-On-Sea.com.
She added her thanks to the supporters who have created poppy-themed items including fabric poppies which are being sold to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal. These are on sale in the Legion shop in Victoria Street daily from 10am-3pm during the two week Poppy Appeal.
The 2020 Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Poppy Appeal raised £18,235 while the 2019 Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Poppy Appeal raised £31,016 and it’s hoped a large amount will be collected again this year.
