Royal British Legion crisis threatens future of Canterbury Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday parade
A crisis is facing one of Kent’s best-loved charities and could spell the end of a Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday parade ...
Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE
George Kelly, 101, was honoured in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion.
St Ives 'Poppy Man' whose plane was shot down in WWII awarded MBE at age 101
George Kelly from St Ives was made an MBE by the King in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal ...
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Why Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Royal Family Members Are Wearing Poppies
The poppy has been used since 1921 to commemorate ... This weekend, royals will gather at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall and again for the National Service ...
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Why the Poppy?
It was adopted by The Royal British Legion as the symbol for their Poppy Appeal, in aid of those serving in the British Armed Forces, after its formation in 1921. The White Poppy was first ...
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British Legion launches Poppy Day whisky
The Royal British Legion has turned to the strong stuff to fire up this year's annual Poppy appeal. For the first time in its 80-year history, the ex-servicemen's charity is marketing its own ...
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London Poppy Day with Royal Navy sailors involved in a record fundraising
London Poppy Day saw more than 200 Royal Navy sailors in the streets in a fundraising effort to help the Royal British Legion and raise awareness of the sacrifices made by Service personnel past ...
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Hay-on-Wye community raises over £7,200 for Poppy Appeal
The Hay-on-Wye community has once again shown its generosity, with the Hay Royal British Legion Branch announcing a ...
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The Royal British Legion
George Kelly, 101, is appointed MBE for voluntary services to the Royal British Legion. Merseyside Police declined to prosecute a man who stole thousands from the Royal British Legion. Sean Pullen ...
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Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE
A Second World War Royal Air Force navigator known as “the Poppy Man” in his home town has vowed to press on with his work to help veterans as he nears his 102nd birthday. Mr Kelly ...
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Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE
George Kelly, 101, was honoured in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion ... Force navigator known as “the Poppy Man” in his home town has vowed ...
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Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE
On Tuesday, George Kelly, 101, from St Ives, Cambridgeshire, was made an MBE by the King in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion (RBL) and Royal Air ...