Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge’s Mayor launched the local Poppy Appeal on Saturday (27th October) as collections get underway across the two towns with the aim of exceeding last year’s total of £27,000.
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 Bill Hancock, accompanied by Royal British Legion 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 £27,000 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.
