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Everlasting Poppies

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eddiecat78 Fri 06-Nov-26 08:35:00

In the past we all bought a new paper poppy every year. Now there are plastic poppies, metal poppies, even knitted poppies which we can bring out year after year - being seen to participate in Remembrance Day with no need to contribute to the British Legion.
I've even seen bejewelled poppies sold as jewellery by companies who pass on virtually nothing of their cost.
I know many of us do still contribute (especially us oldies) but I think there is far less incentive now.

Aveline Fri 06-Nov-26 08:38:11

I bought a handmade felt poppy ten years ago from an outlet for ladies to sell home made items. Each year I wear it but make sure I send a donation direct to Poppy Scotland. That feels better to me. I always used to lose the paper ones that are sold here.

Georgesgran Fri 06-Nov-26 08:43:11

Same as Aveline. I have a bejewelled poppy (some profit was donated to RBL) but seek out the poppy sellers and make a donation every year.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 06-Nov-26 08:50:14

I purchased my jewelled poppy from a local British Legion poppy seller.

I always make sure I have change at this time of year and pop some in their collection boxes.

LindaPat Fri 06-Nov-26 08:50:19

I have a beautiful poppy crocheted by a friend and former work colleague over 10 years ago. I wear it every year, and drop a donation into the collection box at my local supermarket.

I also have a vinyl one on a keyring, bought for me by my late Mum, which I clip onto my handbag.

That reminds me, I must go and dig them out before I go shopping this morning.

Have a good day all xxx

Cossy Fri 06-Nov-26 08:59:37

We do both, we each have a ceramic Poppy badge/brooch and we buy a paper one each year!

Sarnia Fri 06-Nov-26 09:10:01

I have a knitted poppy that I have worn for years but I always put a donation in the tin, every year.