Poppy Appeal Launch
The Royal British Legion's annual poppy appeal has been launched across the region. It aims to raise millions of pounds to help service personnel and their families in need.
Poppy Appeal record
by Alexandra LodgeThe Poppy Appeal is officially underway. The Royal British Legion is hoping to raise a record breaking 42 million pounds this year. In Weston-super-Mare they marked the day with a poppy themed record attempt.
Poppy record attempt gets underway
An attempt by hundreds of young people to form the world's biggest poppy is getting underway in Weston-super-Mare. Standard bearers have formed a tunnel through which almost 400 cadets and school children will pass on their way to the record attempt.
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Poppy fundraisers out in Weston-super-Mare
Volunteers from the Royal British Legion have been in Weston-super-Mare today for the launch of the annual Poppy appeal. The charity hopes to raise £42 million across the country this year.
Poppy Appeal record attempt
Young cadet's begin to arrive in Weston-super-Mare for a record breaking Poppy Appeal. Together with almost 400 other cadets, and school children, they'll attempt to form the world's biggest poppy later today. The annual appeal by the Royal British Legion aims to raise £42 million this year
Poppy Appeal launch
The Royal British Legion's poppy appeal gets underway
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