Launch of Poppy Appeal 2022
This year’s Prudhoe & District Poppy Appeal was launched, just after the national launch on 27th October. The details of this year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade have also been announced.
The commemorations on Sunday 13th November will begin on the Legion car park, where those taking part in the parade should muster at 10.30am.
Uniformed Services and Organisations will parade with the North Tyneside Pipe Band along Front Street, the parade will continue into Kepwell Court to the Lychgate War Memorial at St Mary Magdalene Church. The service will start at 10.55am with the Act of Remembrance at 11am and wreath-laying to follow. After the church service the parade will leave Kepwell Court, continue along Front Street giving ‘eyes right’ at the Royal British Legion plaque on The Glade. Please wrap up warm and remember that a road closure will be in place.
Mayor, Cllr Bryan Futers is a proud supporter of the Royal British Legion. As well as being especially honoured to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday, on behalf of the People of Prudhoe, he will also be wearing his grandfather’s medals.
“I know that historically the people of Prudhoe have been very generous in their support of the Armed Forces, Veterans and their families, and with their presence on Remembrance Sunday.”
“It is so important to keep the message of Remembrance alive, and I know from last year’s visits to schools that this is imparted on the younger generation also. The Prudhoe Branch of the Royal British Legion is at the heart of this message and their limited numbers work tirelessly all year round. Please give generously to the 2022 Poppy Appeal, but also show your appreciation to local collectors and give them your time.”
Prudhoe Branch poppy collectors are back out in the community at Prudhoe Co-op and Blaydon Morrisons. Poppies and collection tins have also be distributed to local shops, pubs, restaurants, and schools. As well as being back out in the community collecting, the Prudhoe Branch has installed the lamppost poppies once more, and encourage window displays in local shops. The amazing knitted poppy tribute on the Glade has also be added to.
The poppy was first worn as an act of Remembrance just over 100 years ago, and ever since it has become an enduring symbol of support for our Armed Forces, past and present.
Every poppy counts, and any donation will make a substantial difference to the lives of the Armed Forces community, who have given so much for their country.
The Prudhoe & District Branch is actively seeking new members. Anyone can join the Royal British Legion; they don’t have to have served in the military. Membership is £18 per year, for more information visit https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/membership/become-a-member
Photograph taken by Mrs Moira Wooldridge, Community Photographer. Present (left to right), Jed Devlin – RBL Poppy Appeal, Mayor Cllr Bryan Futers, Mr John Gaut – Chair of the RBL Prudhoe & District Branch Men’s Section, Mrs Sandra Mackinnon – Secretary of the RBL Prudhoe & District Branch, Margaret Gaut – RBL Prudhoe & District Branch Women’s Section, Leanne Dunn – Prudhoe Co-op, Shirley Ann Gaut – Clerk to Prudhoe Town Council
