Milford on Sea Poppy Appeal raises over £6,300

Milford on Sea resident, Carol Barnett took on the role of local Poppy Appeal Organiser earlier this year. She now knows the result of the fundraising and has sent the message below:

A message from Carol Barnett, Poppy Appeal Organiser, Milford on Sea Branch.

2022 was the first year that I have organised the Poppy Appeal in Milford on Sea, quite a daunting prospect, particularly in view of the cost of living crisis.

However I was surprised and cheered by the number of people who stepped up and volunteered to sell poppies on blustery and wet street corners, they are to be admired. 

Equally when I visited numerous shops, hotels, pubs, retirement homes and nurseries in the area, I was met by many smiles and they all agreed to have a collecting box in their establishment. On behalf of the Royal British Legion, I thank them all.

The First Friday Lunch in the Community Centre and a concert at All Saints Church organised by Jan England, were both very enjoyable events, and raised substantial funds for the Appeal. In addition we received some very generous donations from individuals.

The total sum collected in Milford on Sea for 2022 was £6,322.33.

The Annual Poppy Appeal starts around October time, and Carol would be grateful if you can you spare a few hours to volunteer as a Poppy Appeal Collector?

To find out more, or to volunteer to help out at the time, please contact:

Carole Barnett

RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser

carole.barnett@talktalk.net

01590 718633

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is to remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. The poppy is for remembrance to all those who have served and their families.