Southport Royal British Legion has officially launched its 2025 Poppy Appeal.
The charity carried out the launch next to the new life-size Supermarine Spitfire which has taken pride of place in the Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street.
The Spitfire has been created from crochet in collaboration between the Royal British Legion, the Southport Hookers and Merseyside Polonia, to recognise the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
The Poppy Appeal launch took place ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday event, which will take place on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Among VIPs at the launch were: Southport RBL Chair Royston Smith Straney, Southport RBL President Serena Silcock-Prince, Royal British Legion Community Engagement Officer Stuart Steel and Patrick Hurley, the MP for Southport.
A Southport Royal British Legion spokesperson said: “It’s Poppy Appeal season, and once again Southport is ready to show its incredible support for our Armed Forces community.
“Last year, you helped us raise just over £30,000, can we go even bigger this year?
“You’ll find Poppies and merchandise at these key locations across town:
“Armed Forces Community Hub, Wesley Street – our HQ and the best place for the full range of Poppy merchandise.
Southport Centre: Sainsbury’s (Lord St), Tesco (Albert Rd), Asda (Central 12), Southport Railway Station, M&S (Chapel St), Christ Church (Lord St), Silcock’s Funland & Pier Restaurant, The Coaster (Lord St), Beauty HQ (Wesley St), Cleveland Café (Lord St).
Churchtown: Co-op (Fylde Rd), Spar (Cambridge Rd) Morrisons (Queens Rd, Hesketh Park), Churchtown Carpets.
Birkdale: Tesco Express (Liverpool Rd), Methodist Church (Liverpool Rd).
Ainsdale: Co-op (Station Rd).
Kew: Spar (Ovington Rd).
Banks: Co-op (Hoole Lane).
“Every school in Southport will also have a supply of our School Boxes and Poppies. Keep an eye on your school newsletter or messaging systems for when to bring in your donation.
“Plus, look out for our gazebo by the Memorial on Lord Street and the gazebo outside Silcock’s Family Pier Restaurant on the Promenade over the next couple of weekends, along with street collections led by our amazing cadets and veterans. We will also have stands in our local supermarkets …… come and say hello.
“Pay your way – cash, card, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at most locations.
“Let’s make 2025 a record year for Southport! Every poppy counts.
“Lest We Forget.”
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