WORK is well underway on organising the annual Lymm Poppy Appeal, with last year’s activities helping raise over £22,000.
As ell as Poppy Appeal Boxes around the village the big red poppies will sonn start appearing on lamp posts around the village.
One of the organisers Linda Monks said: “The time is fast approaching when the boxes of poppies will be back in our shops, hotels, bars, restaurants, churches, schools and supermarkets. Our big red poppies will be back on the lamp posts, too.
“Remembrance time is a very special time of year. It’s a time when we unite across faiths, cultures and background to remember those who have served and are serving their country in the armed forces and those who sadly never returned home to their families and friends. We pray for a peaceful world, but there are still so many conflicts raging around the world.
“In 2024, we’re asking you once again to wear your Poppy with pride. The Poppy remains the symbol of Remembrance.All those years ago in Flanders field the red poppies grew, a reminder of the horrors that had gone before but also a symbol of Remembrance, Respect and Hope for the future.
“People always ask where the money raised by the Poppy Appeal goes to. Last year in Lymm and High Legh you, our community, raised just over £22,000 which was amazing. That generosity was replicated throughout the country and enabled the Royal British Legion to do so very much for wounded service personnel, veterans and their families.”
Linda added: “Last year the RBL’s welfare teams supported 40,000 cases in a variety of ways. 25% of grants went towards providing essentials such as food and clothing to ensure our Armed Forces community never had to go hungry or cold. The Admiral Nurses assisted over 1,200 new families living with dementia. 12% of grants went into improving independence through mobility equipment and adaptations which helped to support disabled veterans and family members to live their lives to the fullest. The RBL Care Homes provided support for more than 800 people last year either as residents or attending for day care.
“In addition, the RBL supported the work of several rehabilitation centres as well as The Battle Back Centre where £3000 could provide a veteran with the support they need to regain their independence via a multi-activity recovery course. Those funds raised by the Poppy Appeal also enabled our brave men and women to train and take part in the Invictus Games. The range of support that the Poppy Appeal finances is great and far reaching, but it costs. Last year the number of cases supported by the welfare team saw an increase of 43%.
So, please, when you see our Poppy Boxes around the community and our wonderful volunteers in the two Sainsbury’s and up at the Truck Stop, do give generously. To sponsor a lamp post poppy in remembrance of a loved one or those who serve and have served so bravely please contact: [email protected]
