Donation to Community Care from the Poppy Fund

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column Debbie MacDonald Moynes COUNTY SENIORS Photo by Daniel Vaughan. /jpg, BI The Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 78 (Picton) has donated $1,500 to The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association in …

Oundle Yarn Bombers ‘blitz’ town centre for Poppy Day

Oundle Yarn Bombers have unveiled their newest display in the town to mark Remembrance Day. The now famous collective of knitting enthusiasts revealed their latest creations to delighted Oundle residents on Sunday (November 3). Group spokesperson Mel Lee …

Support fallen heroes with poppy purchase

REMEMBRANCE Day, which is commemorated on November 11, is when the public pays tribute and honours men, women and animals who have served in wars and those who have died in the line of duty. To remember the fallen heroes, people are encouraged to wear …

Greater Victoria poppy campaign in full swing thanks to hard-working volunteers

As Remembrance Day approaches, it will be impossible to venture out without encountering the ubiquitous poppy donation boxes of displays of the little red flower that has come to symbolize our respect for the sacrifices of the men and women of the Canadian …

Why local support for the Poppy Appeal is so strong

Military veterans make up a significant proportion of this area's population, but this is only part of the reason local people are so supportive of the Poppy Appeal. Residents fundraise alongside an active Royal British Legion branch, which organises …

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal – Every Poppy Counts

A selection of poppies prepared by dedicated volunteers and veterans, ready for distribution across Thailand, ensuring that each poppy symbolizes remembrance and support for the Armed Forces community. Every year, as the leaves turn and November draws near …

Photos: Burnaby cadets honour fallen soldiers with poppy laying ceremony

Estevan legion hosts poppy tea

People turned out for snacks and socializing. ESTEVAN - The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted its annual poppy tea on Nov. 3. People turned out to enjoy coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies and socializing. The legion hosts the tea every year …

Annual ‘Poppy Ride’ to visit war memorials

Around 150 cyclists are due to take part in a bike ride that visits a region’s war memorials. The fifth annual Moray Poppy Ride, organised by husband and wife duo Mervyn and Lindsey Stanley, sees riders undertake either a 50 or 66-mile cycle. Moray Poppy …

Roy Keane makes decision over wearing poppy on TV just days after Joey Barton criticism

Despite earlier criticism from Joey Barton, Roy Keane sported his poppy on Sky Sports this Sunday during Manchester United's game at home to Chelseas. Throughout November, TV hosts and guests traditionally wear the poppy as a symbol of respect for …