2020 Poppy Appeal

For 2020                 

Poppy People

We are seeking help with the poppy appeal at Iceland, Vera. In order to follow social distancing rules , it is possible to have a volunteer with a tray of poppies outside the store. If you can help for a few hours -with a partner is best-from 26Th October through to 7th November.

Anyone interested in helping in the next Poppy Appeal should contact our Poppy Appeal Organiser  Nick Allbeury (mojacar.committee1@rbl.community)

This involves distributing Poppy Collection Boxes to restaurants & shops locally during October. These are collected after Remembrance Sunday.  We cover a large area and therefore "many hands make light work".  Please give us your support.  If you believe you know of any new venue which would benefit from having a Poppy Box then please let Andrew know.   In addition we have larger Collection Boxes which can be used throughout the year.

Small Poppy Boxes for personal collection of loose change are available at our Meetings. Filled boxes may be brought to meetings.  All these donations add up to our annual total.

Results For 2019 

The branch forwarded a total of €14,500 to the Royal British Legion. Half of this was collected through the poppy appeal during October and November and half through rest of year by holding quizzes , coffee mornings ,lunches ,charity golf competition and the Poppy Ball .The main contributor was the Iceland branch in Vera with over €2000. Many of the contributors were awarded a certificate of appreciation at an informal presentation hosted by the Euro Weekly News in the Salty Dog Pub which collected €200 with a "Brexit " swear box.

Results For 2018

The branch forwarded a total of €14,000 to the Royal British Legion through Poppy Appeal collections and activities organised by members and business supporters of the branch. The main contributor was Los Conteros Restaurant in Villaricos with over €2000. 

2014 Poppy Appeal Photos

Picture shows Andrew Richardson ,the new Chairman of the branch and Poppy Appeal Organiser in Iceland presenting a certificate of thanks for raising €2586.47 this year.

The above picture of Andrew Richardson presenting Bar Oasis a certificate of thanks for holding a table top sale in aid of 2014 poppy appeal, raising €388

               www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north