Poppy Appeal: Last News

Customers and staff at the Dumfries branch of Morrisons have craftily got this year’s annual Scottish Poppy Appeal all sown up.

A trio of giant poppies are back on proud display at the pyramids overlooking the M8 near Bathgate again to raise awareness of the vital work of Poppy Scotland.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s joint HQ in East Kilbride is supporting the Scottish Poppy Appeal’s ‘Light Up Red’ campaign.

The M8 pyramids have been transformed into giant poppies to raise awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

skills as a beginner and makes for a nice quick craft for those who are experienced. If you want to do your bit and do some crafting for charity, you could use this knitting pattern for poppies to make some to sell in the lead-up to Remembrance day and donate the proceeds to the Poppy Appeal.

Dan Walker has paid a touching tribute to D-Day veteran Horace "Harry" Billinge following his tragic death aged 96.He passed away on Tuesday (April 5) after battling a short illness, his family confirmed.Mr Billinge was one of only four of his unit to survive the storming of Gold Beach on 6 June 1944.The veteran spent more than 60 years collecting for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.He was appointed an MBE in 2020 after raising funds to build a national memorial honouring his fallen comrades.Mr Billinge dedicated it to the 22,442 service personnel killed on D-Day and during the Battle for Normandy.BBC Breakfast paid a tribute to the veteran during Wednesday's (April 6) episode.A montage celebrating Mr Billinge's life played out and hosts Dan Walker and Sally Nugent remembered the star, who regularly appeared on the show.After watching the clips of Mr Billlinge, Sally said: "What an amazing, amazing man."Her co-star Dan added: "What a beautiful piece bringing all what he did together. So many interviews and he achieved so much in his 96 years."Following the news yesterday people have reacted with great sadness.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThe 82 year old, who fundraises tirelessly for the homeless project, Erskine Charity and the Poppy Appeal, said he felt bereft at the loss of the medals he had worn with pride for more than 50 years.He told the Express: “I was so shocked.“The only time I left Morrisons was to go to the toilet and my car was parked right outside the door so I couldn’t understand where they had gone.“I was absolutely gutted.“Donna McQuade, who organised the collection, called the police and they looked at the CCTV but they couldn’t see anything.“I honestly didn’t think I would get them back.“Then two weeks later Donna phoned me and said, I have good news, a lady has found your medals.“They were found on Collier

and the Duchess of Cambridge, who have been appearing on video calls to mark Remembrance week.This morning the star appeared to be having a tweeting spree and was seen responding to a number of users.The ITV presenter expressed her deepest condolences to one, who wrote: "@reallorraine My Heart is broken to pieces.

hereEach of the poppies was individually handmade from red silk tulle with black Swarovski crystal beaded centres to give the effect of a poppy wreath.The dress was displayed in the intu Metro Centre and an online auction raised money for the Poppy Appeal. Tanya, one of the original stars of the hit ITVBe reality series Real Housewives which launched in 2015, is a former glamour model turned life coach and entrepreneur who has a boutique in Wilmslow.

Poppy Shop.It’s a 24 hour online market that sells paper lapel poppies for £2 - along with other charitable goods.Other products available include a paper poppy costing £5 and another costing £10.You can also purchase from a wooden Cross, Sikh Khanda, Hindu Aum, Secular Tribute, Star, or Crescent Moon priced at £2.99 per item.There is also a £10 wreath or a £3, £5, or £10 2020 pin.The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop website explains: “This year, as a result of COVID-19, many of our volunteers are understandably unable to assist, and reduced footfall in these areas means that our Poppy Appeal income is at risk.“We want to make sure that you are still able to participate safely in this year's Poppy Appeal.”Spending money on Legion