LanDog
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I'm aware of all that, but what soldiers? The proceeds only go to British soldiers so it's to commemorate the British soldiers then?
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I'm aware of all that, but what soldiers? The proceeds only go to British soldiers so it's to commemorate the British soldiers then?
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In Britian yes and if raised by British legion then yes but they aren't they aren't the only organisation or country using the poppy as a Remeberance for people
CheltenhamHacker
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LanDog
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That's more of an answer I was looking for! What other organisations use the poppy and where do their proceeds go?
LanDog
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Oh sorry, so all the money from those countries goes back to the British Legion?
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Mainly the allies
USA
Canada
Australia
RBL branch out into France , Belguim , Malta , Cyprus
Understand they have an office in ROI and its used to remember the troops from the Republic and money goes to their families
LanDog
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That's my questions answered thank you phil! :thup:
(Amazing that a discussion on the forum didn't end in a spat and a ban)!
Tashyboy
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One thing that's not been mentioned re the poppy display at the TOL and whether it is art/the significance being lost etc etc. is that this year is the 100 anniversary of the start of First WW. The poppy display at the TOL is one of many many events which are being held throughout the country re the start of the First World War.
The TOL has the poppy display, Nottingham has the Trent to Trenches display. All designed to highlight the 100th anniversary of the war. me I have donated two x artillery shells from the war which stand 2 ft tall and are impressivley inscribed with "trench art".
The TOL has the poppy display, Nottingham has the Trent to Trenches display. All designed to highlight the 100th anniversary of the war. me I have donated two x artillery shells from the war which stand 2 ft tall and are impressivley inscribed with "trench art".
Slab
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That's twice in a few days that the British legion have had to come out with official statements to address social media activity from shall we say 'passionate or over zealous' volunteers
Some care required going forward I think
Some care required going forward I think
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Lovely pic from Edinburgh castle
North Mimms
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I assume that the Canadian Legion supports Canadian soldiers
North Mimms
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Interesting that the Poppy symbol was first adopted by an American in response to a Canadian poem
SwingsitlikeHogan
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I am not saying that they aren't - though mostly there will be some religious aspect. I only asked whether or not folk bother going to their local parish church - or whatever - as they will have a remembrance service. Clearly most don't. I'm not on about anything.
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Please please do not turn this great thread into a discussion about church and religion - this is about Remeberance
SwingsitlikeHogan
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I'm not. This is absolutely about remembrance. Was just wondering if many non-church goers went to church on Remembrance Sunday as it is a special day, in the way that non church-goers go for other special family occasions and how many will go to church for midnight Christmas Service. Just wondering. It seems not. I'm not bothered.
Old Skier
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This will give you fuller explination
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/can-we-help/eligibility-for-support
Old Skier
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The TOL display and the poppy appeal are one of the only ways that the RBL, who support SSAFA and many other organisations, to raise the significant funds required to assist those serving and veterans. Due to the upsurge of new forces charities who do not allow their funds to be used for vets prior to 2001 their resources are becoming strained, and as you can imagine, there are many who still need large amounts of support.
Although the poppy is a sign of rememberance it is also a way to get some much needed finances into a very stretched organisation.
Although the poppy is a sign of rememberance it is also a way to get some much needed finances into a very stretched organisation.
Old Skier
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Old Skier
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This is popping up every year. The RBL agreed with themajority of other well known major charities that they would only go for the"hard sell" in the couple of weeks leading up to Remembrance Sundayin the hope that the other charities, which in general they have, leave thefield free for the RBL. Unfortunately know, a number of large celebrity backedcharities have major fund raising events at the same time.
Unfortunate but something TRBL will have to learn to live with.
