The Poppy Appeal in Randalstown History of the PoppyAppeal Randalstown and District Records are not available to give any indication of when the Poppy Appeal first took place in Randalstown and District but anecdotal evidence suggests that a collection was carried out prior to World War 2. After the end of the War, Miss Heather Webb became the official District Organiser. She set up house to house collections with a team of volunteers, the local schools were visited and boxes were placed in shops and the Old Bleach factory. Miss Webb became ill in the early eighties and had to give up her responsibilities at that time. After her death the following year, Jennifer Stewart took over as District Organiser and continues to hold that position, with help in recent years from her husband John. Randalstown Branch has shown its fundraising skills by once again improving on its Poppy Appeal total. We've topped £9,269.40 passing last year's final total of £9,155.12. Thank You to all the people of Randalstown and District who have been so generous again. Volenteers needed Anyone interested in helping in the next Poppy Appeal should contact our Poppy Appeal Coordinator on randalstownbranch@gmail.com.
The Poppy Appeal in Randalstown History of the PoppyAppeal Randalstown and District Records are not available to give any indication of when the Poppy Appeal first took place in Randalstown and District but anecdotal evidence suggests that a collection was carried out prior to World War 2. After the end of the War, Miss Heather Webb became the official District Organiser. She set up house to house collections with a team of volunteers, the local schools were visited and boxes were placed in shops and the Old Bleach factory. Miss Webb became ill in the early eighties and had to give up her responsibilities at that time. After her death the following year, Jennifer Stewart took over as District Organiser and continues to hold that position, with help in recent years from her husband John. Randalstown Branch has shown its fundraising skills by once again improving on its Poppy Appeal total. We've topped £9,269.40 passing last year's final total of £9,155.12. Thank You to all the people of Randalstown and District who have been so generous again. Volenteers needed Anyone interested in helping in the next Poppy Appeal should contact our Poppy Appeal Coordinator on randalstownbranch@gmail.com.
