Plea to support the British Legion Poppy Appeal in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire County Council is urging local residents to support the British Legion Poppy Appeal on the centenary of the First World War.
Council Chair Cllr Daff Davies has offered the council’s support to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and agreed that poppies can be placed in council premises.
The Head of the Poppy Appeal Ray Sheppard said: “In this Centenary year of World War One we are ever mindful of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces and the demands on our services are as important now as they were then.
“Our welfare services this year have seen over £1.7m a week spent on a variety of services. From helping a young widow through an inquest to ensuring that an older veteran can stay independent in their own home.”
Last year’s Poppy Appeal currently stands at just over £38m. This year Remembrance falls from October 26 until November 11.
The Poppy Appeal is running its Poppy People campaign to attract new volunteers. Anyone over 16 years of age can help and they can do this by emailingvolunteersupport@britishlegion.org.uk
Cllr Daff Davies said: “I’m pleased to offer the council’s support for the Poppy Appeal in the First World War’s centenary year.
“The British Legion does valuable work and 100 years on its services are as much needed as ever.”