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Article: HENRY PROMOTES POPPY APPEAL.
- Article from:
- Eastbourne Herald (Eastbourne, England)
- Article date:
- November 7, 2006
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HENRY Allingham, surviving veteran of WW1, is helping to promote this year's Poppy Appeal along with the leader of Eastbourne Borough Council and the Mayor.
Work behind the scenes to prepare volunteers for this year's Poppy Appeal started with poppies being assembled and donation tins being delivered to collectors.
Poppies will be available at many locations until November 12.
Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, Councillor Ian Lucas said, "It's always a privilege to meet Henry and we're extremely grateful to him for coming to formally launch this year's poppy appeal."
Former resident of Eastbourne, Henry Allingham is a World War I ...