POPPY APPEAL TOTAL ASTOUNDING!!
As 2011 had been such a difficult economic year, it was expected that the Poppy Appeal for the District North area would reflect this downturn.
However, this was not the case and the Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator Tony Dengate revealed that the District had raised a staggering 134,131.18€. This is an increase of 25% over last year. Tony thanked all those who helped raise the money for this tremendous result - the local Legion Branches, their members and businesses, as well as the many people who asked for boxes of poppies to distribute in their areas. The Chairman and Committee of The Royal British Legion in Spain would like to add their profound gratitude and thanks to all their volunteers, those dedicated men and women who gave up so much of their time to distribute Poppy boxes and collecting tins, who spent hours of time at various shops and airports and who then had to spend further hours counting it all!
Our thanks also goes to all those who gave so generously to the Poppy Appeal this year. We couldn't run this charity without your contributions and you are helping us to help our people in need.
The last year was an extremely busy one for the Legion in Spain. In April, in collaboration with the Diputación de Alicante, we hosted the highly successful 90th Anniversary Celebrations when many Spanish Mayors together with dignitaries and Consuls from other European countries, joined us to enjoy a truly memorable event. Photos of the performances are able to be viewed on our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north. On this site there is also information about all our Branches as well as how we assist our beneficiaries in Spain. The District area covers from the French border to Baza and Roquetas de Mar in Almeria.
The Legion is well known for its support of those serving, and who have previously served, in the British Armed Forces. Our welfare caseworkers have also been busy during the past year. Amongst our successes - have been 31 immediate need grants, in three cases we were able to get assistance with War Pensions, and 12 were given support and information. This is in addition to the many requests where we have successfully “sign posted” those needing help. Enquiries are varied and anyone who feels we may be able to assist, is asked to ring our Welfare Co-ordinator on 676 451 780.
The Royal British Legion is at the forefront, constantly campaigning on behalf of Armed Forces personnel in order to get the best possible facilities and financial support for our beneficiaries in times of great need. We acknowledge the tremendous work undertaken by so many people in order to aid our service men and women.
Thank you one and all.
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POPPY APPEAL TOTAL ASTOUNDING!!
As 2011 had been such a difficult economic year, it was expected that the Poppy Appeal for the District North area would reflect this downturn.
However, this was not the case and the Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator Tony Dengate revealed that the District had raised a staggering 134,131.18€. This is an increase of 25% over last year. Tony thanked all those who helped raise the money for this tremendous result - the local Legion Branches, their members and businesses, as well as the many people who asked for boxes of poppies to distribute in their areas. The Chairman and Committee of The Royal British Legion in Spain would like to add their profound gratitude and thanks to all their volunteers, those dedicated men and women who gave up so much of their time to distribute Poppy boxes and collecting tins, who spent hours of time at various shops and airports and who then had to spend further hours counting it all!
Our thanks also goes to all those who gave so generously to the Poppy Appeal this year. We couldn't run this charity without your contributions and you are helping us to help our people in need.
The last year was an extremely busy one for the Legion in Spain. In April, in collaboration with the Diputación de Alicante, we hosted the highly successful 90th Anniversary Celebrations when many Spanish Mayors together with dignitaries and Consuls from other European countries, joined us to enjoy a truly memorable event. Photos of the performances are able to be viewed on our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north. On this site there is also information about all our Branches as well as how we assist our beneficiaries in Spain. The District area covers from the French border to Baza and Roquetas de Mar in Almeria.
The Legion is well known for its support of those serving, and who have previously served, in the British Armed Forces. Our welfare caseworkers have also been busy during the past year. Amongst our successes - have been 31 immediate need grants, in three cases we were able to get assistance with War Pensions, and 12 were given support and information. This is in addition to the many requests where we have successfully “sign posted” those needing help. Enquiries are varied and anyone who feels we may be able to assist, is asked to ring our Welfare Co-ordinator on 676 451 780.
The Royal British Legion is at the forefront, constantly campaigning on behalf of Armed Forces personnel in order to get the best possible facilities and financial support for our beneficiaries in times of great need. We acknowledge the tremendous work undertaken by so many people in order to aid our service men and women.
Thank you one and all.
Filed under: http://www.theleader.info/article/32853/
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