Poppy Appeal volunteers awarded

New Wokingham Town Major

Last year’s Poppy Appeal raised £49,600 thanks to the help from local volunteers. They were thanked for their efforts at an awards ceremony that took place at Wokingham Town Hall.

David Dunham, Poppy Appeal organiser told My Wokingham

“Our award winners had served for many years, with our oldest award winner well into his eighties and our youngest was Benjamin at just 14”

“For this year’s appeal we will need more help and volunteers to collect for us at Waitrose and Tescos and in the Town. We have also been asked to collect at Sainsburys in Winnersh this year.” the Poppy Appeal.

This year’s Poppy Appeal starts on Saturday 28th October through to Saturday 11th November, so if you can help please email david.dunham@ virgin.net and let him know if you can help.

Wokingham town has a new mayor, with newly appointed Cllr Sally Gurney. Sally has chaired the arts and culture committee and was last year’s deputy mayor. Her first official engagement took place at the annual Children’s Fun Day at Langborough Recreation Ground, Wokingham.

Red poppies have been worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community since our formation in 1921. Over 100 years the Poppy has evolved but remains an enduring symbol of Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.