Verwood poppies on sale

The Mayor of Verwood, Mrs Lucy Clark launched the Poppy Appeal in Verwood on Friday, 17 October by purchasing the first poppy from ex-navy medic Norman Egerton (pictured).

Poppies will be on sale at more than 100 locations in Verwood and surrounding villages from Saturday, 25 October 2008 for the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, Sunday 9 November 2008. 

The Royal British Legion is hoping for another record year.  Cllr. Mrs Lucy Clark is encouraging everyone in the town to do their bit for former servicemen by buying and wearing their poppies.