Events Update

Poppy Appeal Launch

On Sunday 30th October, local people met to celebrate the offical launch of the North Weald branch of the  Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

This was arranged and held in conjunction with the 90th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion celebrated this year.

The launch was held at the Memorial by the Airfield Museum in the village.  Peter Collins welcomed everybody and a local lady,  namely Laura, who is an RAF nurse opened the ceremonly along with ther new baby daughter Erin, and her mother and grandmother. 

The rain held off, complimentary tea, coffee and cakes were served and many local people bought their first poppy of 2011.

POPPY APPEAL COLLECTOR

A poppy collector is needed for York Road area and some other areas of the village for this year and future years.  If you would be interested in volunteering some time, please email me and I will pass your details on the Poppy Appeal Organiser.