'It's a privilege to support the poppy appeal'

Eastbourne’s Conservative councillors sold poppies in the town centre and spoke with residents in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Councillors Nick Ansell, David Small, Kshama Shore, Penny di Cara and Robert Smart spent time along Terminus Road and in the Beacon Centre, helping to raise funds that support serving and ex‑serving personnel, their families and local remembrance activities

Last year, the Eastbourne Poppy Appeal raised £123,000, a record sum for Eastbourne reflecting the generosity of the town, and it is hoped that this can be surpassed again this year.

Speaking on behalf of the councillors, Cllr Nick Ansell said:

“It is always a privilege to be supporting the Poppy Appeal and to see the generosity of people in Eastbourne. The funds raised help the Royal British Legion to provide vital support to serving and ex‑serving personnel, their families as well as supporting remembrance events. We are hopeful that this year’s appeal can build on last year’s record total and I would like to thank everyone who stopped to donate or to share their own stories about service and remembrance.”