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CLAYGATE POPPY APPEAL RAISES RECORD SUM
A record sum was raised in Claygate for the 2024 Poppy Appeal: the £5,800 was the largest sum collected over the 18 years since local records have been kept. The village’s three schools again made significant contributions and are commended and thanked by the fundraisers. Claygate’s contribution helped the total for Surrey to reach £1.1m.
For the Royal British Legion, volunteers for the Poppy Appeal are vital in enabling it to support the country’s armed forces community, ensuring its unique contribution is never forgotten. For more information on becoming a part of the Legion’s incredible volunteer team, please access the key information to be found on its website: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteering-roles/poppy-appeal-volunteers
One urgent need is to fill the post of Esher Poppy Appeal Volunteer. It is currently vacant, which is an important omission. Anyone who could volunteer for the Esher post should contact either the Poppy Appeal Manager for East Surrey or the Claygate Poppy Appeal Organiser (details below). The latter can discuss what is involved. Claygate would also benefit from additional local volunteers.
Contact
- Peter Wakeham, Poppy Appeal Manager, East Surrey, on 01272 411 058 or 07826 908 603, pwakeham@britishlegion.org.uk.
- Hugh Stephenson, Poppy Appeal Organiser, Claygate Parish, 01372 464 217 or 07950 029 139, hughstephenson@bnternet.com
