The Sturminster Newton Royal British Legion branch, ably led by Poppy Appeal Organisers Tracy and Anthony Walsh, were provided with a charity pitch at the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival.
Over the two days they sold raffle tickets for a wide range of prizes, including a very special bottle of gin dedicated to the Special Boat Service that had a commando dagger in the neck rather than a cork!
Alongside the raffle there was a Name The Teddy competition for the children to win one of two bears, plus lots of poppy merchandise available for a donation to the Poppy Appeal.
Over the two days the group raised a total of £2,473.11. Branch chairman Trevor Legg says: ‘It’s an amazing sum. We must send huge thanks to everyone who came over and said hello, and who contributed by buying tickets or donating. Without you we would have had nothing! Secondly, we thank the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival committee for letting us have a pitch this year. And lastly, we must thank all the businesses who donated prizes – without their support there would be no raffle!’
Do you have a few hours to spare late October or early November? The Stur RBL branch are looking for Poppy Collectors. Please contact Tracy on 07967 412758 or [email protected]
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