THE Rock Cross Inn was the venue for a specially organised presentation event hosted by the Far Forest and Rock Branch of the Royal British Legion to thank businesses for their support.
Branch chairman, Martyn Carter and poppy appeal organiser, Jim Woods, presented certificates of appreciation to representatives of local individuals, businesses and organisations in recognition of the support that has helped make the latest appeal so successful for the branch.
“We are very grateful for the tremendous support that we have received from lots of local people that helped give a great boost to our contribution to the poppy appeal,” said Martyn Carter.
“The contribution of local people is very important to the legion and the wide range of welfare work that we do for service personnel and their dependants.”
Far Forest and Rock Branch raised £5,860.24 during the poppy appeal which includes donations from collection boxes in various premises and the proceeds of special events like a party at Clows Top Victory Hall celebrating HM The Queen's 90th Birthday and a poppy carriage drive in the Wyre Forest organised by the Wolverley and District Driving Club in November last year.
Anyone interested in getting involved in helping the branch is invited to attend a branch meeting at the Rock Cross Inn at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month.
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