Poppy Appeal Launched by Stoke Gifford TRBL

October 31st, 2011

On Friday (28th October) the Stoke Gifford Branch of The Royal British Legion (TRBL) launched their Poppy Appeal locally at Bristol Parkway Station.

The station is one of the main sites for the branch’s fundraising efforts along with Sainsbury’s in Stoke Gifford and the Willow Brook Centre /  Tesco’s  in Bradley Stoke.  The Branch also has many static tins / Poppies   over the area too, and it is very grateful to all venues for their support for the annual appeal.

The Stoke Gifford Branch of the  The Royal British Legion not only covers Stoke Gifford, but also Little Stoke, Filton and Bradley Stoke.  The National 2011 Poppy Appeal officially launched on 27th October, and celebrates its 90th Anniversary this year. The last appeal raised a record amount both nationally and locally   – with the Stoke Gifford Branch raising an incredible £30,000.  TRBL is very grateful to the public for their generosity.

Money raised goes to help current and ex service personnel and their families,  TRBL is the largest welfare charity in the country distributing £1.4 million in  support  every week !  So the RBL needs to continue to increase its fundraising to help meet demand.

Branch spokesman David Bell said – ” There is so much goodwill towards the legion. We are very grateful to all those who support the Poppy Appeal, it helps the RBL to carry on its essential work”.

“The Royal British Legion is also the nation’s custodian of Remembrance – helping to ensure that people remember those who have given their lives for the freedom we enjoy today.  Anyone can join the Royal British Legion and anyone interested in joining should contact their local branch – or the RBL HQ.  The Stoke Gifford membership secretary is John Moloney, 07802535591, and Branch Chairman is Brian Hewitt, 01454 775632, Poppy Appeal organiser and Chair of Welfare is Terry Webber – 0117 9091486.”

The photograph shows serving personnel, Stoke Gifford Branch collectors and members, local MP and serving member of the Branch Jack Lopresti MP.

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