Defence 'The Royal British Legion supports us Havant veterans through everything - but now we need your help" By Freddie Webb Defence Reporter Comment Published 24th Oct 2024, 18:41 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Veterans and serving personnel have rallied around the poppy appeal after launching in Havant. The first remembrance flowers were handed out at Tesco in Solent Road as donations began to come in this morning (October 24).

Former soldiers and those still serving in the force will be working tirelessly to raise money for the Royal British Legion (RBL) , and make sure those who died serving our country would never be forgotten. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For Matthew Rugden, who previously served in the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, the appeal means an awful lot to him - with the charity being by his side through thick and thin. He told The News : “It’s a brilliant appeal, and they do a lot for veterans in all the services.

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