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A bit of history

The poppy emblem was initiated by an American nurse Moina Michael (1870-1944) A YWCA executive and educator who conceived the idea of wearing an artificial poppy in 1918 as a tribute to US veterans and to raise funds for disabled veterans; becoming known as "Flander's Field Poppy Day" as a memorial to the War Dead.

“In Flanders Fields” By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

On 11 November 1921, the first British Poppy Day was held in Britain on the 3rd anniversary of the end of the Great War; the appeal raised £106,000.

More than 36 million poppies, 107,000 wreaths and sprays, 800,000 Remembrance Crosses and other Remembrance items will be made at the Poppy Factory (Click here to link) , Surrey, this year.

CHARLBURY BRANCH POPPY APPEAL

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COULD YOU BE A POPPY PERSON

We are looking for anyone interested in becoming a ‘Poppy Person’ or simply helping us during our very busy period in November.

If you feel that you can spare a few hours once a year, then please contact us using the form below or telephone me on 01993 869283