Newbury Poppy Appeal

02/11/2025

We are always so blown away by the generosity of the public and this year is no exception. Thank you to you all for your support. Our volunteers are still out and will be at stations across Newbury all the way up to the 11th Nov.

28/10/2025

Thank you to all are wonderful volunteers, manning many Poppy Stations across Newbury here are some of the people you may meet.

26/10/2025

The Poppies are out, please take them if you find them. Each one is in memory of one our past community that is named on the towns war memorial.

25/10/2025

It's that time in the year again folks. It's today we launch the Poppy Appeal in Newbury. Many of you will see your wonderful volunteers out and about, please go and say hello. Let's make this the best year yet and see if we can beat the incredible £101,500 total of last years Appeal in the Newbury area. WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE!

25/10/2025

07/11/2024

“It’s my first time marching at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday, and it’s a huge honour."

Mike’s time in the Army saw him deployed to the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, and this weekend he will join thousands of fellow veterans for the annual March Past the Cenotaph.

“I’m looking forward to marching as a collective group of veterans and paying tribute to those who lost their lives and those that still struggle to lead a normal life due to their physical and mental health.”

After leaving the Armed Forces, Mike struggled with mental and physical issues as a result of his service and reached out to the Royal British Legion for support.

With our help he was able to access essential services for recovery including counselling, and has gradually rebuilt his life.

“I will be thinking of all those who made it back from various conflicts with hidden injuries, and those that felt the only way out was to take their own lives.”

Watch coverage of Remembrance Sunday live on BBC One from 10.15am.

07/11/2024

Join us for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall on 9 November as we come together to commemorate our Armed Forces and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life.

Hosted by Adrian Lester, we’ll be joined by currently serving personnel and veterans from the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy as we pay tribute all those who selflessly put the safety and protection of others before themselves.

Plus there will be performances from military bands such as The Bands of HM Royal Marines and RAF Music, and special guests including Tom Jones, Alexandra Burke, Jake Isaac, Jack Savoretti, Samantha Barks and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha.

📺 Watch on Saturday at 9pm on BBC One
▶️ Stream on BBC iPlayer anytime from 9pm on Saturday

07/11/2024

Remembrance is fast apon us, but there is still time to get your Poppies. Our volunteers are working extremely hard and you you can find us in Waitrose, Parkway, Kennet Centre, Tesco London Road, Tesco near Retail Park, and Sainsburys. Come and have a chat to us.

02/11/2024

Thank you to a wonderful group of 4-11 year olds from a local hoilday club that wanted to help raise money for the poppy appeal by making these!! Thank you children!

02/11/2024

01/11/2024

Update so far the Poppy Appeal currently stands at £27,346.66 thank you so much everyone.