Our town's Poppy Appeal organiser, Richard Pinches, has been a supporter of the Poppy Appeal since 2017.  In memory of his father, who was a serving soldier and Desert Rat in North Africa, Richard, wearing one of his many World War II outfits, has been a supporter of the Poppy Appeal by collecting locally for many years.  He took on the role of a Poppy Appeal Organizer in 2023 and, with the help of many willing volunteers, raised an impressive £30,000.

 

In 2024 innovative systems were implemented, including an online booking system to manage volunteer slots in and around the town.​