Nearly that time of year again. Lest we forget

[wingstoo]

Please wear yours with pride

To WEAR A POPPY

When we buy a poppy, approaching Remembrance Day
There's a method we should sport it - in a special way
Don't show it off too early - as politicians do
Or have it on your right side - that is quite wrong too

Place it on your left side so others will not mock
Make sure the leaf that's with it - is eleven of the clock
I reckon it's noteworthy to pin it on correct.
When donning this fine emblem, expressing your respect.

Of course it's not compulsory but that's the way I see
One reason why you're wearing it - is because we're free!

Joe Earl.

Wings

 

[Retired Member southey]

What a brilliant passage Wings, do you mind if I borrow and print a copy?

 

[wingstoo]

I got it from somewhere else Southey, so I have no problem with you using it for whatever purpose.

Wings

 

[Retired Member southey]

No worries, its to go behind the poppy box at Wifeys work,

 

[SimonM]

 

[dave53]

dad was in the RAF for 22 yrs i baught a rubber wristbabd this year regards dave

 

[Ogri the trog]

Jeez Louise Simon
That fair brings a lump to the throat!

Ogri the trog

 

[rik_uk3]

I wear mine with pride.

 

[locum76]

I haven't even seen any for sale round here, I'm never near any shop but the co-op though. I didn't realise there was such etiquette with the poppy either, thanks for the info.

As a youth I didn't wear a poppy due to a msguided sense of political right and wrong. I'll wear one now (when I can get a hold of one).

I'm tempted to buy a white poppy for remembrance AND to promote peace.

 

[Miyagi]

I got my Poppy at Norton Park, on sale at the reception desk.

 

[Retired Member southey]

With all due respect Locum, the wearing of a poppy isnt really for political reasons, its just a way of saying thank you to those who arent here to hear it,

 

[locum76]

Yeah fair play mate, I don't politicize it now anyway - I've grown up a bit.

I've just been looking into it anyway and it's hard to tell what happens to the money from the white ones and what the Peace Pledge Union actually do.

I'll get me a red one for exactly the reason you say.

Peace to all of you.

 

[wingstoo]

Yeah fair play mate, I don't politicize it now anyway - I've grown up a bit.

I've just been looking into it anyway and it's hard to tell what happens to the money from the white ones and what the Peace Pledge Union actually do.

I'll get me a red one for exactly the reason you say.

Thanks Locum76 a grand gesture.

Wings

 

[wingstoo]

Some useful and informative information about "The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal"

http://www.poppy.org.uk/remembrance

Wings

 

[Miyagi]

For folks in Scotland the Poppy appeal comes under Poppy Scotland IIRC? All donations from Scotland are used in Scotland.

Both good causes.

Liam

 

[British Red]

Yeah fair play mate, I don't politicize it now anyway - I've grown up a bit.

I've just been looking into it anyway and it's hard to tell what happens to the money from the white ones and what the Peace Pledge Union actually do.

I'll get me a red one for exactly the reason you say.

Peace to all of you.

If you can't get one, it would be my pleasure to get one for you and send it

Red

 

[wingstoo]

If you can't get one, it would be my please to get one for you and send it

Red

We still have the Enamel one you sent a few years back, ikkle one wears it.

Also wear one of these at this time of year.

Available from http://www.rblr.co.uk/content/?page=support.php

Wings

 

[British Red]

Nice one, I like the enamel badges - they fit on more things!

 

[locum76]

Thanks Red but I'm sure I'll get a hold one of one somewhere.

 

[Darkside]

I always wear my Poppy with pride, but I like the idea of the wristbands as well as it is something that the kids are more likely to wear.