John Coombes wants everyone to contribute to the poppy appeal this year in Redbridge.
John Coombes is chairman of British Legion Barkingside branch.
He is speaking out about this year's poppy appeal in Redbridge, calling on everyone in the borough to get involved.
This year is the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War in 1914.
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