Poppy Appeal 90th Anniversary
POPPY APPEAL
2011
The Boston &
District Poppy Appeal 2011 was launched at the Hammer and Pincers
on Wednesday 26 October 2011.
We were honoured
to have the Mayor Cllr Mrs Mary Wright to officially launch the
Appeal, also the British Legion has been chosen by Cllr Wright to
be one of her chosen charities for the year.
From left to right Tony Prior (RBL Treasurer),
Mike Creek (RBL Vice Chairman), Mrs Marilyn Cobb Deputy Mayoress,
her Worship Cllr Mrs Mary Wright Mayor of Boston, Paul Duddigan
(RBL Chairman) & Mrs Sue Ransome (Poppy Appeal
Organiser).
40th Birthday
At our October meeting we were presented with a
cheque for £510-00 from Mrs Alison Lynch, this was the amount
collected for her 40th Birthday. Alison,
whose husband Aidy is currently serving in the Royal Air
Force, decided that she wanted to honour a friend of hers who lost
her battle with cancer just before her own 40th birthday.
Thank you very much Alison.
Lincolnshire Poppy Appeal
Launch
Saturday 29 October saw the Lincolnshire Launch
of the Poppy Appeal at East Kirkby Aviation Centre. We
were very pleased to have one of the Junior Sea Cadets from TS
Cottesmore Bethany Mason win the Lord Lieutenant's
Cup.
Later on Saturday saw local cadet forces and
Legion members collect at Boston United's ground during the match
against Colwyn Bay. A magnificent £411-53 was
raised.
The Poppy Run
The Ninth Annual Poppy Run organised
by Peter Arnott of Boston Athletic Club, was held on Sunday 30
October. Peter had real cause to celebrate as after going it
alone for the last eight years, finally the Poppy Run had 'gone
national', with other runs being held at various other
locations.
The poppies are now in the shops and a very much
needed and appreciated band of collectors have started their 'not
so easy' task of collecting as much money as they possible can
in the next two weeks. Wouldn't it be great if we could beat
last years total of just over £22,500-00?
If you need a wreath, would like Poppy
collection box or can spare even an hour to help
collect please contact me on 01205 311373 or 07934 485129 or
email rblpa@dransome.plus.com or
fax 01205 361317, all help is most
welcome.
POPPY SHOP
Boston & District Poppy Appeal also have a
small 'Poppy Shop' to raise further funds for the appeal, if you
are holding a fête or fayre and think that we may be able to attend
and sell our 'wares' please contact us.
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NEWS
Currently we have the new 2011 Poppy Appeal lapel
pin for sale @ £2-00 each, various other Poppy goods, including
mugs, thimbles, book marks, zip pullers, money boxes, supermarket
trolley key rings and tea towels also available, please contact Sue
Ransome for further information.
The Poppy Shop awaiting its first customers at a
conference
Poppy People
Anyone interested in helping in the next Poppy Appeal should
contact our Honorary Poppy
Appeal Organiser.
Mrs Sue Ransome
67 Clarke Court
Wyberton
BOSTON
Lincolnshire
PE21 7EF
01205 311373
rblpa@dransome.plus.com
