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Article: Poppy appeal makes a massive [pounds sterling]5,000...
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- Market Rasen Mail (Market Rasen, England)
- Article date:
- January 15, 2008
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THE GENEROSITY of local people giving to the Poppy Appeal exceeded all expectations in 2007.
The Tealby and Market Rasen Branch of the Royal British Legion hoped to collect an increased sum of [pounds sterling]5,000 but realised, to date, [pounds sterling]5421.09, which was an increase of [pounds sterling]821.85 on the same time in 2006.
The scale of giving for a fund that helps service veterans and their dependents with all sorts of welfare and support was all down to the hard work of collectors and the generosity of the people of Market Rasen and the surrounding villages.
Market Rasen: Street Collection [pounds sterling]402.15, McColls ...