One couple in Leyland have turned their garden into a show of remembrance to raise money for the charity which supports members of our armed forces.
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Services of remembrance were also cancelled and the safety measures are believed to have cost the Legion millions in vital donations.
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This year, with restrictions relaxed, the charity has around 40,000 collectors out and about selling the iconic poppy to raise much-needed cash to fund its ongoing work with veterans.
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The Prince of Wales launched the centenary appeal last week declaring “Every poppy counts.”
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He said the significance of the poppy was as relevant today as it ever was. And he invited the nation to “come together and once again wear a poppy in support of our Armed Forces community.”