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The Poppy Appeal in Portugal

POPPY APPEAL 2011 - Shoulder to shoulder with ALL who serve

The Portugal Branch is proud to announce that over €34,000 was raised this year  €31,000 of this in Remembrancetide and €3,000 in the special 90th Appeal. In the current economic climate this is an outstanding amount and our thanks go to all organisers, distributors and individual collectors for their unselfish commitment to the Appeal.

Thank you too to the organisations that hold events for us every year. To the businesses, churches, and airports who allowed poppies to be displayed and sold in their premises; to those who held dances and auctions or sent cheques; And to our wonderful ex-pat community in Portugal who, year after year, put their money in the tins and so help us to keep the faith with those who gave everything for our freedom.

The need goes on - and we will go on. See you all next year!

Do you know areas where there are no poppies on sale but potential outlets? And could you distribute to such an area? The average time you need to give to the Appeal in this role is a maximum of 16 hours a year - 8 in October and 8 in November. Please think about it and, if you can help, telephone 289791699 or 919055959 and speak to Sandra Wilkinson or contact any committee member.

2011 Poppy Shield Winners

The Algarve Lawn Bowls Clubs held the final of the annual Poppy Shield competition at Pedras del Rainha with all proceeds going to the 2011 Poppy Appeal. The photo shows the winners Dave Forshaw and Myra Wood from Vila da Luz LBC being presented with the Shield by Sandra Wilkinson the Poppy Appeal organiser for the East Algarve. 10 minutes after this photo was taken, Myra fell and broke her wrist! Everyone at RBL Algarve wishes her well for a speedy recovery.

Poppy Shield 2011

90th ANNIVERSARY POPPY APPEAL

90 Glorious Years of The Royal British Legion (1921- 2011) and earlier this year we asked for donations from members for the special 90th Anniversary Poppy Appeal.
The Portugal Branch raised over €3000 from individual donations and Poppy parties/functions. This is a fantastic achievement for our Branch and well done and 'Thank You' to everyone who contributed in any way.

POPPY APPEAL 2010 - WELL DONE EVERYBODY!!

The Portugal Branch is proud to announce that over €32,000 was raised this year. It was not easy to achieve this in the current economic climate and our thanks go to all organisers, distributors and individual collectors for their unselfish commitment to the Appeal.
Thank you too to the organisations who hold events for us every year. To the businesses, churches, and airports who allow poppies to be displayed and sold in their premises. To those who ran sponsored races or held dances or sent cheques. And to our wonderful ex-pat community in Portugal who, year after year, put their money in the tins and so help us to keep the faith with those who gave everything for our freedom.
The need goes on - 2011 is the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the Royal British Legion - and we will go on. See you all next year!
If you think you could help with the 2011 Poppy Appeal, please telephone 289791699/919055959 and speak to Sandra Wilkinson or contact any committee member.

WHERE TO OBTAIN YOUR POPPY IN PORTUGAL 2011

ALGARVE EAST Mrs Sandra Wilkinson 289 791 699

Almancil  24 including:
  • Apolonia Supermaket
  • Griffin Bookshop
  • Bentleys Restaurant
  • Pinetrees Riding Centre
  • Colina Hotel
Boliquieme 6  including
  • Piri Piri
  • Boliquieme Inn
Dunas Doradas
  • Xenia restaurant.
  • Holiday Complex and Bars
Faro Airport
  • Departures
Gorjoes
  • Rod's Hairdressers
  • Palhagueira Nursing Home
  • St. Luke's Church
Monte Gordo 6 including
  • Vasco da Gama Hotel
Quinta do Lago
  • 4 Seasons
  • Solseta
Sao Bras
  • Intermarche
  • Sao Bras Auction
  • Luis dos Frangos
Sta. Barbara 6 including:
  • BJ's
  • Minshall's Real Estate Office
  • QM Garden Centre
Tavira 5 including
  • Lloyd/White Insurance
  • Mac's Bar

ALGARVE WEST Mr Ray Bentley 282 443 855

Albufeira 7 including:
  • Paws4Pets
  • Praia D'Ora Hotel
  • M & Js
  • Kilt & Kelt
Portimao 6 including:
  • British Consulate
  • As Aves
  • English Wine Bar
  • S. Antonio Bowls
Alvor 5 including:
  • Doghouse Bar
  • Drakes Rest
Ferragudo
  • Praca
Praia de Rocha 3 including:
  • Taffy's Bar
  • Sunset Bar
Praia de Luz
  • Baptista Supermarket
  • The Bull Public House
  • Duke of Holland
Carvoeiro 6 including:
  • Vale de Milho Golf
  • Jokers Bar
  • Smilers Bar
Armacao de Pera 3 including:
  • Holiday Inn
  • Filine
Algoz
  • Let the Magic In
Larga Vista
  • Mr. Hoskins
Porches
  • Direct Transport
Silves
  • Suzy's Bar
Luz 14 including:
  • Madragada
  • Forteleza Restaurant
  • Kelly's Bar
  • Waterside Restaurant
  • Duke of Holland
  • Barlavento School
  • Boozie Susie's Bar
  • Plough & Harrow
Burgau 3 including:
  • Jimmi's Bar
  • Burgau Sports
Barao
  • Mr & Mrs Bailey
Lagos 12 including:
  • Cards
  • Pickle & Pie Restaurant
  • South West Bar
Lagoa 5 including:
  • Auditorium
  • Sovereign
  • Tennis  Club
Mexilhoeira
  • Village  Inn
Monchique
  • Chocolate  Shop
Amorosa
  • Barrie Skipper

COIMBRA Mr Barrie Harper  Tel 911 080 665

  • The British Council
  • Papeleria Gabel, Miranda de Corvo
  • The English Bookshop, Coimbra

LISBON Mr Mark Hanmer  Tel 964 686 183

  • Corpo Santo
  • St Mary's, Murtal
  • Nossa Senhora das Navegantes
  • St Andrew's Church   Lisbon
  • St Paul's Church Estoril
  • St Georges Church Lisbon
  • British Retirement Home
  • The British Consulate/Embassy
  • The British Council (8 boxes)
  • St George's School
  • St Julian's School (2 boxes)
  • St Dominic's School
  • International Prep School
  • Queen Elizabeth School Lisbon
  • Casuals
  • Beefeater Pub
  • The British Hospital
  • GB Store
  • Buchanan - Cascais
  • Pestana Palace Hotel  (Ajuda)
  • Hotel Marriott

SINTRA & SETUBAL Mrs  Susan Mollett Tel 265 227 681

  • Quinta de EIRA - Linho
  • The MVC Colores Vet Gisela
  • Tyndell & Duarte Stilwell
  • The Wine and Port Shop

OPORTO Mr Adrian Bridge Tel 223 742 800

  • Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club
  • The Anglican Church of Saint James
  • The British Council
  • The fladgate partnership
  • The Yeatman Hotel
  • Oporto British School
  • The Factory House

MADEIRA Mr Nick Martin Tel 291 765 568

  • Airport
  • City Centre
  • Pontinha
  • British Consulate
  • Prince Albert Club
  • Savoy Holiday Club (Uncertain)
  • Savoy Travel Agency
  • Strawberry World Travel Agency
  • Vienna Dry Cleaners
  • Village Pub, Canico
  • English Library
  • English Church (on Remembrance Sunday)
  • Madeira Beach Club

EAST PORTUGAL Mr Paul Wigram Tel 245 205 803

  • Quinta Vale de Marmelos
  • Golf Club, Marvão
  • British Cemetery, Elvas

AZORES  Mr John Cockshott 296 913 639