THE 2008 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE & PARADE SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2008 at 11.00hrs. THE LAST POST WAS SOUNDED, AND A SILENCE FELL OVER THE CENOTAPH. THIS YEAR SAW AN EXEPTIONAL TURN OUT BY THIS COMMUNITY, ONE TO BE PROUD OF. THE POPPY APPEAL RAFFLE WAS HELD AFTER THE PARADE IN THE WORKING MENS CLUB. THIS TOO WAS A SUCCESS. WE THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TURN OUT AND GENEROSITY.TOTAL RAISED £1,468.23
PRIZE WINNERS OF THE POPPY APPEAL RAFFLE ARE LISTED BELOW. TO OBTAIN YOUR PRIZE PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE OFFICERS.
Ticket Winner Prize 1044 Brender (Bass Drum) Bottle of Wine 1663 P. Whitehead £10 Voucher 1027 Terry (Bass Drum) Bottle of Wine 1704 Betty Miller Bottle of Wine 1002 Bernard (Bass Drum) Bottle of Wine 1656 Mrs Cameron Bottle of Wine 416 Tony Rudden Tin of Heroes 633 J. Wasley Meal Saracens Head 1668 H. Whitehead Box of Heroes 1699 M. Pickering Bottle of Wine 764 Deacon Platt Aftershave 1016 Ricky Bottle of Wine 1533 M. Ivill Hamper 1391 Mags Mill Gift Set 471 Sarah Doust Freezer Shop Voucher 458 B. Hallows £15 Meat Voucher 1986 Lee Walsh Chocolates 1554 M. Ivill Malt Whisky 462 Vicky Cassells Box of Roses 734 Elaine Ward Vodka 583 J. Longden Manicure Set 1815 L. Harrall Bottle of Rum 1382 Carol Bottle of Brandy 420 Tony Rudden Bottle of Brandy 1466 Elaine Ward Bottle of Muld wine 1961 I. Platt 2 x Lucky Dips 1903 L. Quayle £50 B & Q Voucher 159 I. Platt Tin of Biscuits 1895 Munroy Hair Salon Voucher
Poppy Appeal 2008
Poppy Man has launched the 2008 Poppy Appeal among friends in Basra. This year's theme "Serving those who Serve" emphasises the need to help men and women who are serving today, as well as ex-Services and dependants.
The British public holds great affection and respect for its Armed Forces. The Poppy Appeal is your opportunity to show your support, so please give generously and wear your poppy with pride
X Factor song for heroes breaks record
Published: 3 November 2008
A new song that raises funds for the Poppy Appeal has topped the music charts and is the fastest selling single of the year, it has been revealed.
Sung by finalists from hit TV show, the X Factor, all proceeds from the single will be split between the Poppy Appeal and Help for Heroes.
Originally a song by pop singer Mariah Carey, Hero serves as a tribute to those currently serving on the front line.
It is available to buy from all good music retailers, and is also available online from Play.com.
How to download your digital poppy
Mobile phone users can help maximise Poppy Appeal funds
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Poppy Appeal supporters can now donate digitally and receive a beautiful poppy image for their mobile phone.
The image – known as 'My Poppy' – is designed to fit the display screen.
Mobile phone users can download a digital poppy by texting the word 'Poppy' to 85552 and donating £1.50 to the Poppy Appeal.
BBC to remember the fallen
New programmes and interactive material due out this November
Published: 9 October 2008
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This November, look out for a new feature-length documentary on BBC Two.
The Fallen will pay tribute to every single service person who has paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the country in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
With intimate testimonies from family members of the fallen, as well as archive material featuring troops on the front line, the documentary will explore the impact that the losses have had on loved ones.
The Fallen is due to be broadcast around Remembrance Sunday. Check your local listings for more information.
The BBC is also launching a new campaign to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armistice; 1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance, which will run in the days leading up to 11 November. The campaign will feature a season of radio and TV programmes, free public events and online activities.
Viewers will be encouraged to post their family artefacts, photographs and memories on the special online remembrance wall. For more information, visit www.bbc.co.uk/remembrance
