Blackpool RBL has a record second to none in this respect, and hold the Wilkinson Trophy in perpetuity and the international Bucher Trophy, both awards which relate to monies raised for the Poppy Appeal in the club.
Every year in October the club holds a six hour continuous show, with the professional artists of Blackpool shows giving their contribution to the Poppy Appeal.
This extravaganza is called the 'Poppython'
Well over one hundred thousand pounds has been raised by these shows.
«« The Poppython whis year will be held on Saturday 23rd October 2010
this will be the 21st show - a coming of age celebration !
Cameron Jones has been a member of the Legion for forty years, and is one of the most sucessful collectors for the poppy appeal. Around November every year Cameron is a well known sight on the streets of Blackpool, rain or shine. This year alone he was responsible for collecting £5100. He was presented with the prestigeous forty year pin in March.
Irene Hargreaves
has held the position of Poppy Appeal Organiser for Blackpool for sixteen years, and aided by her small team of active helpers has seen the amount raised soar over those years. The 2009 total for the central Blackpool area was £45000. Irene also serves as an officer on both club and branch committees.
Contact the Club Secretary
on 01253 290322 or e-mail info@blackpoolrbl.co.uk
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