Calne’s annual Poppy Appeal was officially launched this morning (Saturday 24th October) with a proclamation outside Sainsbury’s.
Town Crier Mark Wylie made the proclamation at 11am, marking the start of this year’s appeal organised by the Calne Branch of the Royal British Legion.
The short ceremony was attended by the Town Mayor Cllr Tim Havenith, Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Declan Boore, and members of the local Royal British Legion branch.
The proclamation marked the beginning of the annual fundraising appeal, which supports serving and former members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their famililes.
The Poppy Appeal is a key part of the Royal British Legion's work, helping to fund practical and emotional support for members of the Armed Forces community, including those who have served and those who continue to serve.
The appeal runs in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on 8th November. Calne Remembrance Service willc ommence at 9.30am along Bank Row, the parade will pass at approximately 9.40am. Following the parade their will be a Remembrance Service at St Mary's Church.
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