POPPY Fund-Raisers

POPPY fund-raisers are appealing for Rotherham folk to dig deep for veterans and their families.

The Rotherham branches of the Royal British Legion launched the 2014 Poppy Appeal at the Town Hall with the help of the Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham, Cllr John Foden and Mrs Kath Foden.

Seen at the launch (left to right) are: Peter Beresford, Senior Standard Bearer Rotherham, Rawmarsh and Parkgate branch; Sylvia Hull, Cllr John Foden, Mayor of Rotherham; Barry Wragg, President Rotherham area; Linda Bishop, dep. Poppy Appeal organiser, Rotherham , Rawmarsh and Parkgate branch; Kath Foden, Mayoress of Rotherham and Pauline Ellis, Poppy Appeal organiser Rotherham East branch.