This year, the North Weald Poppy Appeal raised £7,047.
Included in this total is £1,561 raised in Hastingwood and £972 in Thornwood Common.
I extend a big thank you to everyone involved in collecting and to all who gave so generously to support the work of the Royal British Legion.
Doreen Lodge, Local Poppy Appeal organiser.
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