Residents urged to support Poppy Appeal remotely after Royal British Legion suspends face-to-face collections

Members of the public are being urged to support this year’s Poppy Appeal remotely.

Due to the restrictions in place the Royal British Legion has suspended face-to-face collections for the Poppy Appeal.

Despite the absence of collectors this year, there are more ways than ever for people to get involved and support the Poppy Appeal remotely.

The Legion has introduced a number of options for people to support the Poppy Appeal from their homes in line with Covid-19 restrictions. These include:

– Purchasing your paper poppies and other British Legion Poppy Shop items through the post.
– Downloading and displaying a poppy in your window.
– Getting involved in the 11/11 fundraising challenge.
– Taking on a virtual poppy run.
– Donating online.

Like so much of society in 2020, the Poppy Appeal has had to adapt due to the threat of Covid-19, and is asking the public to support it like never before, because this year, every poppy counts.

Councillor David Griffiths, Wrexham Council’s Armed Forces Champion, said: “The British legion Poppy Appeal is always well supported and well represented throughout Wrexham, and I would encourage everyone to support the appeal from their homes this year, whether that means buying a poppy online, or getting involved in the 11/11 fundraising challenge.

“Lamp post poppies are also being erected on the approaches to Wrexham town, and in the surrounding villages, and I’d like to say thank you to the many organisations and community councils who make this possible.”

Members of the public are also being encouraged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home this year.

Normally huge crowds line the streets in town before gathering for a public service at Bodhyfryd.

However due the two week fire break in Wales, this year there will be no parade through Wrexham and only a small, closed service at the RWF memorial on November 8. This will be limited to a handful of key people, including representatives from the Royal British Legion and armed services.

However it is hoped that members of the public will be able to watch the local service on Wrexham Council’s Facebook page.

More information on these, and other ways to support the appeal, can be found on the Legion’s website.