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Issue No. 1998
19 - 25 October 2023
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ON October 14, Benidorm played host to the annual ‘Poppy Appeal’ organised by the Royal British Legion. Just before 1.00pm, the traditional banner parade began on Avenida de Castel lon. Accompanied by the stir ring melodies of the ‘Torrevie ja Pipes and Drums’, it was a vibrant and poignant day ded icated to remembrance. Among the esteemed at tendees were Benidorm’s mayor, Toni Perez, and rep resentatives from both the British Embassy and the Roy al British Legion. During the ceremony, Benidorm’s mayor highlight ed the significance of the red poppies that adorned the at tire of all attendees. The mayor described the poppies as, “a profound way to honour the fallen and stand in solidarity with all those who have dutifully served their flag and country.” The mayor also empha
Image: Ayuntamiento de Benidorm
POPPY APPEAL PIPES AND DRUMS: Provided stirring melodies on the day.
sised the “extraordinary ties of friendship” that unite the Spanish and British peoples. After the official speeches, the national anthems of Spain and the United Kingdom res onated, and the banners marked their final march. The Royal British Legion, a
nonprofit organisation, cele brates the ‘Poppy Appeal’ by distributing an astounding 25 million fabric poppies. With over 700,000 mem bers worldwide, including about 4,000 in Spain and over 1,000 in the province, the Royal British Legion con tinues to serve as a vital sup port system for war veterans and their families.
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