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With November comes #Remembrance. I got the poppy cufflinks years ago. The Spitfire brooch was my mother’s (my father served in RAF Bomber Command during WW2) and the Tommy cufflinks are new this year. You can support the Royal British Legion at their shop https://www.poppyshop.org.uk https://www.instagram.com/p/CkagBULD-f1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Please DO NOT share the PDF on social media or on your blog/website. In the present day the poppy appeal, organised by The Royal British Legion, takes place in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday, which occurs on the. LONDON, UK - NOVEMBER 19 Woodbridge Suffolk UK November 11 2021: Red poppy wreaths laid on a war memorial in remembrance of war dead, Suffolk UK.
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You may share this free printable blog post on social media, including Pinterest as well as share it on your blog/website with a link back to this blog post. LONDON, UK - NOVEMBER 19, 2017: Poppy crosses at the Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance, to remember military and civilians wh. Colors may vary slightly on printing due to different screen and printer settings.
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Please read the full Terms and Conditions.You are welcome to print these free printables at a print shop if you don’t have a printer at home, however, some print shops may not print licensed characters. Printables designed and created by The Purple Pumpkin Blog and its Designers are for PERSONAL USE ONLY and NOT FOR RESALE under any circumstances. The poppy remains an enduring symbol of remembrance in Canada, Great Britain, the nations of the Commonwealth, and in the United States for those who served or fell in service of their country.The free printable(s) is (are) a PDF and can be opened with Adobe Reader which is free to use. They were initially made by disabled veterans and the proceeds of sales, then and now, go towards funding veterans’ needs. The poppy was worn on the left lapel and close to the heart to recognize the sacrifice of soldiers in times of war. In 1921, Earl Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the Army during the First World War and founder of the British Legion, adopted the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. While my smaller poppy represents their families. The larger one represents the soldiers and remembering them. The Canadian Legion, formed in 1925, continued this connection. My poppy has 2 of the original British poppies. In 1921, the Great War Veterans’ Association, the largest of several Canadian veterans groups, adopted the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. The poppies thrived in the environment, their colours standing out against the blasted terrain. Curl the poppy centre around itself and secure into a circle with it’s yarn tail, while attaching to the centre of the poppy. During the First World War, enormous artillery bombardments completely disrupted the landscape, infusing the chalk soils with lime. When securing the reattached yarn tails closest to the centre of the poppy, carefully join the petals together on Rows 2 and 3 as desired. As Remembrance Day approaches, citizens of the UK and other Commonwealth nations are preparing to pay tribute to fallen war heroes. The blood-red poppy had long been associated with the fighting armies of Europe, and the flowers often overgrew the mass graves left by battles. It opens, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row…” Each attendee also donned a red poppy pin, a symbol of Remembrance Day that was started by the veteran’s charity Royal British Legion 100 years ago this year, according to People. In Flanders Fields, McCrae’s best-known poem, was inspired by and made reference to the poppies which grew along the Western Front. The familiar symbol of the poppy owes much of its fame to Canadian poet and soldier John McCrae. It is the principal emblem of the Royal Canadian Legion, which distributes several million each year to be worn by Canadians on Remembrance Day. The red poppy, a native plant along much of the Western Front during the First World War, has become a powerful symbol of remembrance.
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Remembrance Day is a unique holiday in Nova Scotia. If your business or employer doesn't fall under an exception provided in the act, your business or employer needs to close on Remembrance Day. Under the act, some businesses are not allowed to open on 11 November. The Labour Standards Division with the Department of Labour and Advanced Education administers the holiday with pay provisions of the Act.įor questions about holiday pay provisions, contact the Labour Standards Division.Ĭheck to see how the Remembrance Day Act applies to your business, your employer and holiday pay. Holiday with Pay Provisions: Labour Standards Division, Labour and Advanced Education If you have questions or are seeking guidance on the application of this Act (except the holiday with pay provisions), you may consult a navigator at the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness for assistance. The Department of Justice is responsible for administering the business closing provisions of the Act. Provisions Governing which Businesses must Close: Department of Justice Two government departments play a role in the administration of the Act: In such instances, we recommend seeking legal advice. While this should help with most situations, there may be some instances where a more detailed or specific interpretation is required. Poppy Appeal sellers can also be found in most places closer to Remembrance Day.Īll money spent on poppies goes to The Royal British Legion.The following is intended to assist with a general understanding of the Remembrance Day Act. Other poppy-themed items are also available, including a wreath at £17.99 and a fabric face mask decorated with poppies, which is now on sale for £4.99.Īll items can be purchased online at the RBL’s Poppy Shop, or you can visit your closest RBL shop to buy them in person. The RBL is the official seller of poppies for Remembrance Day and you can buy a paper poppy for £2, an enamel poppy for £3, or a clip-on poppy for £3.99. Around 40,000 volunteers now distribute 40 million poppies each year. Today, the red poppies are worn across the country in tribute to the Armed Forces and the RBL’s Poppy Appeal raises funds to help veterans with housing and jobs. McCrae’s now-famous poem, “In Flanders Fields”, then inspired American academic Moina Michael to adopt the flower in memory of those who were lost in the war.įollowing a campaign to have the flower adopted as an official symbol of Remembrance across the US, Michael worked with others who wanted to do the same in Canada, Australia and the UK. But bright red poppies flourished in the muddy fields and inspired a poem by Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The red poppies are worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community and is a symbol of “both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future”, says the RBL.ĭuring World War 1, parts of the UK’s countryside were destroyed amid bombing and fighting. Story continues What does the red poppy symbolise? Any changes to this event will be communicated via our website.” The RBL says on its website: “Should government guidelines necessitate, RBL may need to reduce the number of spaces in the Parade at late notice. Typically, around 10,000 people gather at the Cenotaph. The Royal British Legion (RBL) is “working towards business as usual” this year, it has said. The National Service of Remembrance, which sees a parade of veterans march through London and the Queen paying tribute alongside members of the Cabinet, opposition party leaders, former prime ministers, the Mayor of London and other ministers, is usually open to the public and televised.īut last year, the service was closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, and people were asked to mark the day at home instead of gathering at the Cenotaph. How can I watch The National Service of Remembrance? The National Service of Remembrance is held each year on this day at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London, commemorating “the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts”. This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on 14 November. The occasion is also marked on the second Sunday of November, known as Remembrance Sunday, with a minute’s silence at 11am.
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Do you know what the deal is behind that poppy brooch Kate Middleton is always wearing?
oooh, which one? All of them?
The RF tends to wear poppy brooches during the month of November in honor of Remembrance Day. Most of Kate’s are purchased from the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop. Her paper poppy brooches though, idk where she gets them.
I have a list of Kate’s personally owned brooches here
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Visit The Poppy Shop, the online store of The Royal British Legion.
100% of our profit goes to the Royal British Legion to help provide life-long support to our Armed Forces Community.
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Every year, Dad and I will try to attend a Remembrance Day service, and this year was no exception.
Whilst I'm not an advocate of war, and I think conflict is freaking pointless, I'm still lucky to be sitting here, and grateful to the people who laid down their lives for the freedom I have.
On a personal note however, Dad and I support the British Royal Legion and the Poppy Appeal, for the amazing work they've done for my uncle. Before I was even born, my uncle was caught in an explosion whilst out on patrol, and by all rights, he should've died. Every day he has had since has been nothing short of miraculous, and I'm grateful that I've been able to know him for this long.
One wierd thing did happen, I felt like I got a smack on the head during the service, no headache, but just a smack round the back. Here's what's wierd, last month I went to see a medium, and my friend Jay came through, and there was talk about a smack on the head just to remind me that he's there, and now I'm wondering if he paid me a visit...
Still, creepy moment over! After the service it was a quick trip to the shops, and then back home to look after my lovely fianceè, who was feeling a bit under a weather this weekend, and she didn't feel like doing too much, but to be honest, I love looking after her. I may not be the best at looking after people, but for Gabby, I'll make all the effort in the world. I loves her I do!
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Poppy Appeal Face Mask Wear your Poppy mask next month in remembrance of those that lost their lives defending their country. 10% of all sales will go to the Royal British Legion. The reverse of the face mask is bright red with white (or black) polka dots so when Remembrance Sunday is past you may wear it on the reverse side in the run up to Christmas. Click on the image to be taken directly to my online shop. #remembrancesunday #rememberance #poppy #poppyappeal https://www.instagram.com/p/CGz5YAUlKZC/?igshid=7u2oz3npnzfq
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BACK IN STOCK my #etsy shop: Cotton poppy facemask with all profits going to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2021 #lestweforget #BelfastHour #poppies #Veterans #Facemask #Covid19 #handmade https://etsy.me/3myLHkT (at Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGx4k79h_nk/?igshid=1f1d9x5kypn18
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This is the most poppy brooches I’ve ever made at once! 40 brooches off to an American Legion Auxiliary group. I’m made up to think 40 ladies will be wearing my poppy brooches as a recognition of all their hard work! There’s still time to order a brooch for yourself just visit my Etsy shop a donation is made from every brooch to The Royal British Legion @royalbritishlegion #handmade #textiles #handmadeengland #etsy #etsyuk #folksy #smallbusiness #poppy #royalbritishlegion https://www.instagram.com/p/B4W4Ue-FC3Z/?igshid=1alc7zbp8x9b7
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Poppy Shop - 10% off Your Orders: All Profits Go to the Royal British Legion. - RealPromoCodes.com
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Come November, just about every BBC or Sky broadcast shows presenters diligently wearing a Poppy on his or her lapel. Just about every International English-speaking Celebrity is openly sporting the Poppy. In the United Kingdom the ‘Poppy Season’ (first two weeks of November) finds the Islands sinking under a weight of paper and plastic poppies. Similarly in Canada, any South African living in or visiting Canada finds themselves knee-deep in poppies.
The two big driving organisations behind this poppy craze in the United Kingdom and Canada respectively is the Royal British Legion and the Royal Canadian Legion. Simply put, the ‘Poppy’ is the ‘intellectual property’ of the ‘Legion’ (and its even copyrighted) – and is the major vehicle used to raise funds for war veteran support. Patriotic Brits and Canadians get behind their armed forces and the armed forces community and support them to the hilt by buying a poppy – millions of Pounds and Dollars are raised. But what of South Africa, where do they fit in?
Step in The South African Legion. Yes, believe it or not, we have our own “Legion” and it is related to The Royal British Legion and the Royal Canadian Legion as part of an international Legion brotherhood. It too has the ‘Poppy’ as its ‘Intellectual property’ and it shares a mutual history – so where’s the link?
The Root
Simply put it was South Africa which was the epicentre that brought all these organisations under a singular umbrella. Cape Town was the original ‘glue’ that bound the Legions together, we as South Africans can stand proud that it is our country which created this unique world-wide link.
This historic photo was taken in Cape Town when the Royal Commonwealth Ex Services League RCEL was formed (then known as the British Empire Services League BESL) in 1921. The three founders – Field Marshal Haig (left) went on from this meeting to start what is now known as the Royal British Legion and Field Marshal Smuts (centre) and General Lukin (right) went on to start what is now known as the South African Legion.
After suffering the horrors of war in France and Flanders thousands of men who fought on the British side in World War One underwent incredible hardship once they had been discharged from the armed services and returned to civilian life. Realising the serious plight in which men found themselves, these three prominent soldiers : Field Marshall Earl Haig, General the Rt. Hon. J C Smuts and General Sir H T Lukin founded the British Empire Service League (BESL) The inaugural meeting was held in the City Hall, Cape Town on 21 February 1921.
On the 15 May 1921 Field Marshal Haig returned from the South African BESL conference and founded The British Legion by bringing together four existing organisations – the Comrades of the Great War, the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers and the Officers’ Association. It was granted a Royal Charter on 29 May 1971 to mark its fiftieth anniversary which gives the Legion the privilege of the prefix ‘Royal’. Earl Haig remained the President of The British Legion until his death.
Silk Haig Fund Poppy
The Poppy entered into The Royal British Legion’s history when, in the same year – 1921, Madame Guerin, inspired by the Poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lt.Col John McCrae, came up with what she termed the ‘Inter-Allied Poppy Day’, a day in which all Britain and her empire who took part in Would War 1 would remember the fallen with the token of a Flanders red poppy. After taking her idea to Field Marshal Douglas Haig and the British Legion, Madame Guérin’s poppies (made out of silk by the widows and orphans of the devastated areas of France) were distributed on British streets on 11 November 1921 – on the country’s first Poppy Day.
By the next year, “Haig’s Fund” was initiated, and paper poppies started to make their appearance to raise funds for war victims.
The South African Branch was titled ‘British Empire Service League (South Africa) and it was also formed by joining the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association and the Comrades of the Great War (after which the Comrades Marathon is also named see Observation Post. A ‘Living’ War Memorial, The Comrades Marathon ) .
On 8 April 1941 in deference to the pro-war two and anti-war factions in the country the name was changed to the ‘South African Legion of the BESL in order to emphasise its South African identity.
Originally in Bloemfontein, the Headquarters moved to Johannesburg in 1942 and is now housed at the Dan Pienaar house in Sandton Johannesburg. The BESL has since changed its name to the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL). In line with this in 1958 the name of the South African Legion was again altered its name, this time to the South African Legion of the British Commonwealth Ex-Service League.
The South African Legion is an active and founding member organisation of the RCEL and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, remained the High Patron of the Legion for many years and this mantle was taken over by his son Prince Andrew, Duke of York took in February 2015. Queen Elizabeth II remains the Chief Patron of The Royal Commonwealth Ex Services League.
The aim of the RCEL (BESL) was to provide care, employment and housing. In South Africa the Legion was equal to the challenge. It built on the foundation and continued this good work after World War Two. Thousands of men and women have been assisted in all manner of means and this work carries on to-day. Former National Servicemen and those who were part of the Armed Struggle are assisted with advice and direction.
Towards the end of World War Two the Legion launched several housing schemes in various parts of the country, including housing projects for coloured and black soldiers. A large social centre and chapel in Soweto is a good example. When the Government lifted the ban on Black people owning property, veterans living in over 200 homes built by the Legion in the Dube and Moroka districts of Soweto found themselves entitled to acquire their homes on a 99 year leasehold.
The marginalizing of The South African Legion
Many older people will remember a time, when on “Poppy Day” in South Africa (usually the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday) when thousands of South African Legion members with their supporters would ‘sell’ plastic poppies raising funds for veterans in need in just about every major shopping centre all over South Africa. Some may even remember the Legion visiting their schools and explaining the meaning of the Poppy. So where is this mass movement now? It’s a mass movement in the United Kingdom and Canada and has gown from strength to strength, yet this phenomenon in South Africa has waned somewhat – so what happened?
The Legion’s role as South Africa’s official veteran’s body started to erode from 1948 when the National Party came to power in South Africa on its proposals of Apartheid. At the time the South African Legion boasted the majority of World War 1 and World War 2 as members under its wing. At the end of World War 2, nearly 40% of the standing South African military was made up of ‘Black’, ‘coloured’ and ‘Indian’ South Africans and many also belonged to the Legion alongside their ‘white’ counterparts.
Many of these veterans took umbrage to the National Party and its new ‘Apartheid’ policy, and especially resisted the National Party’s anti-British stance and its race politics. In a call by The Torch Commando (a veterans anti-apartheid movement started by ‘Sailor Malan’), tens of thousands of veterans rose up in protest against the government – including the majority of The South African Legion’s members at the time.
The National Party acted decisively and moved to ban and erode this veterans movement (see Observation Post The Torch Commando led South Africa’s first mass anti-apartheid protests, NOT the ANC!), and after the demise of The Torch Commando the veterans returned to their origin associations – however the Nationalist government was forever to remain weary of the World War 2 war veterans, and the war veterans themselves remained forever weary of the National Party government.
The Nationalists (and many Afrikaners in the SADF officer class) also began to brand South Africa’s remaining war veterans associations, mainly the South African Legion and The Memorable Order of Tin Hats (MOTH), as ‘British’ and ‘Unpatriotic ‘ whilst they maintained their ‘British’ links, insignia and heritage.
From the beginning of 1948 the Legion relations with the Nationalists were strained in the extreme. A major clash took place when the Legion reacted strongly in 1956 to the Government’s move to ban Black and Coloured veterans from Remembrance Day Services.
The Legion was again at loggerheads with the National Party government over the lack of parity with regard to pensions paid out to Black and Coloured veterans. The fight to obtain parity of pensions for all – white, coloured and black veterans was finally won in 1986/87. It had been a very long battle.
The government also started to gradually turn off the taps of the supply of veterans to these associations from the newly formatted ‘South African Defence Force’ (SADF) when they completed their service. Whereas under the old South African Union’ Defence Force (UDF) such a transition when demobilizing was the norm.
By the mid 1980’s it was highly unlikely that the old SADF would invite the Legion to a demobilization briefing to explain the benefits of these new ‘veterans’ joining the Legion, nor would it actively promote the Legion or the MOTH to thousands of SADF permanent force members and conscripts as an option for them post service.
The National Party also took South Africa out of the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1961, and along with sanctions and International isolation, the South African Legion – as a Commonwealth inspired and linked association, found itself floundering in a country whose government had no time for the British and the Commonwealth and its affiliations at all.
Faced with an ageing membership, a divergent view to that of the Apartheid government of the day, and no ‘new blood’ from the SADF for nearly four decades on end, the Legion (and the MOTH) gradually started to slip into long-term decline.
A major casualty of all of this was the gradual removal of the ‘Poppy’ as an icon of Remembrance from the general population’s mass consciousness. Embroiled in race politics were black servicemen were marginalised and events as to Apartheid took greater national precedence, the Poppy took a back seat to the seismic events of the day – and where the movement flourished in other countries, it declined in South Africa.
1994 – Resurgence
1994 was a significant year in many respects, South Africa re-joined the Commonwealth of Nations and was invited back into the International world. Almost instantly Queen Elizabeth II visited South Africa to re-kindle the links and in a landmark move, The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Service League (RCEL) decreed that its 75th international convention would again take place in Cape Town.
Nelson Mandela opened the RCEL’s Cape Town convention in 1996 on the 26th February and his speech says everything about the hope held by the world’s veterans associations for South Africa when he said:
“Today we meet on this very same spot where the League was founded as equal citizens of our respective countries, committed to freedom for all without qualification. Although the danger of a world war has not been completely eliminated, we now live in a friendlier world, thanks to the tireless efforts of men and women some of whom are present in this hall.
We are confident that your deliberations will help shape our ongoing efforts to re-build the lives of veterans and dependents of our fallen heroes. As a nation that has just emerged from a war situation, we look towards the South African Legion to locate and assist the affected people. With your help and guidance, we will certainly succeed”.
President Nelson Mandela
RCEL 75th Convention – Cape Town 1996
The South African Legion resurged and has since been working very hard to re-establish the Poppy heritage in South Africa and promote itself to the South African veterans community as a ‘non political’ (and non government) veteran association option – both with international links and a proud and very long heritage.
One of the Legion’s major undertakings today is securing pensions for South African post-war disabled servicemen, It also undertakes investigations on behalf of the RCEL in respect of assistance requested by other Commonwealth ex-service personnel who reside in South Africa.
Its been an amazing journey, the South African Legion is part of a worldwide brotherhood of veterans organisations – including the other RCEL founders, from the United Kingdom – The Royal British Legion the Royal Legion Scotland, from Australasia, the Australian Returned Services League (RSL) and the New Zealand Returned Services Association (RSA) and in Canada, the Royal Canadian Legion – and the South African Legion still stands proud in its conjoint history with all these prestigious veterans organisations.
The Legion has a legacy that is nearly 100 years old, its still the “Primo” (the first) veterans association in South Africa and it has outlived all the political epochs in South Africa. To date it still holds steady in its mission – beaten down during the Apartheid years but now growing, re-energised and focussed on the future. With any luck the ‘Remembrance Poppy’ will again find its well-earned place in South African society.
The ‘Centenary’ of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, the 100 year anniversary of its founding in 2021, will again take place in Cape Town – South Africa, and what an honour that will be.
Written by Peter Dickens. Photo reference South African Military History Society. Content Reference – South African Legion webpage
In the photo caption: Gen. J.C. Smuts (centre) with Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (left) and Maj Gen Sir H.T. Lukin, Commander of 1 South African Infantry Brigade and subsequently Commander of 9 (Scottish) Division (right). Photograph was taken at 1st Conference of the South African Legion of the British Empire Service League, Cape Town (28 February – 4 March 1921). The ranks referred to are those held at the time the photograph was taken.
References ‘Not for Ourselves’ a history of The South African Legion.Leg
Legions and Poppies … and their South African root Come November, just about every BBC or Sky broadcast shows presenters diligently wearing a Poppy on his or her lapel.
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I always buy a poppy that is adopted as a symbol of remembrance and hope for those who lost their lives in conflicts fighting for freedom throughout the Commonwealth.
The red paper poppy has now many different forms to show support for the Royal British Legion from rubber bracelets, scarves and decorative jewellery. Soccer teams have an onfield ceremony to remember supporters and players who lost their lives in the course of conflict and the team shirts have an inclusive poppy. Some teams auction the shirts for the charities. All television reporters, news readers and reality stars are never seen without one on their lapels or outfits. Local councils decorate lamp posts and trees with large poppies before removing them in favour of Christmas decorations. It is really well observed in the UK.
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Armistice Day is now more widely observed with shops making announcements at 11.00 to fall silent for two minutes. This didn’t really happen and the main event was always Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall and attended by the Royal Family and Politicians followed by a march past of members of the armed forces. It is always a solemn event and the build up heralds the start of the dark winter nights.
I know in America they have Veterans Day and was curious about when it was introduced. Surprisingly in was first created way back in 1938 and also called Armistice Day. Congress of the time made it an official holiday and it is always the nearest Monday to November 11. So 2019 it fell on the exact day.
But which President changed the name to Veterans Day and when?
Dwight D Eisenhower in 1954 signed legislation to amend the 1938 act of Congress to change the name to Veterans Day.
Apparently some Americans wear crepe paper poppies but more commonly the words Veterans Day is displayed as a mark of respect. I have seen NFL games where the back room staff are wearing khaki colours to honour Veterans along with special logos on equipment.
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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!
Armistice Day – when did it become Veterans Day? I always buy a poppy that is adopted as a symbol of remembrance and hope for those who lost their lives in conflicts fighting for freedom throughout the Commonwealth.
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Pieces from Kate’s personal jewelry collection | 121/?
Jewels: “Code Breakers” brooch by the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop.
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The Poppy Collection ® Women of The First World War Brooch . ▪️ Women played a huge role in the First World War. They served as nurses in the field hospitals, & here at home. They worked in factories, making munitions. They worked on the land. And they were recognised afterwards with the right to vote. . The brooch is beautifully packaged in a floral design box. Each brooch comes with a certificate commemorating the life of a woman who lost her life as a direct result of the First World War. These names are recognised by CWGC as women serving in the auxiliary units during the First World War. . 100 years on, The Royal British Legion have created this special brooch dedicated to the memory of the courageous women who served & lost their life as a direct result of the First World War. . Designed exclusively for the Centenary year, this stunning brooch adds a vintage feel to the classic two petal enamel poppy. Plated with a gold tone & hand finished with brilliant baguette crystals, this charming brooch is the perfect way to support The Royal British Legion. . 100% of the profits go to the Royal British Legion. The Poppy Shop is the online shop for The Royal British Legion. This means all purchases made from the Poppy Shop help to fund the work of the Legion, providing lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men & women, veterans, & their families. . . Visit: http://tidd.ly/88752f8b . ▪️ For more booches like this from the Poppy shop collection visit The Poppy Shop, link is in our profile page bio. . Check our stories for selected items. . . . #poppyappeal #poppybrooch #poppy #Brooch #remembrance #history #Lestweforget ##Poppies #poppycollection #Royalbritishlegion #Britishlegion #BritishArmy #RAF #RoyalNavy #Royalairforce #Britisharmedforces #RoyalFamily #Royals #jewels #rememberthem #remembranceday #BritishMonarchy (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nTNWagxD0/?igshid=ml16tv38albg
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Kids and Remembrance Day
Photo from The Poppy Shop, Royal British Legion
This Sunday marks 100 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War. It’s special every year, but this year is bigger than ever. Schools and dozens of kids’ organisations are doing all sorts of activities to mark it, from painting dozens of rocks to create one big outdoor poppy commemoration, to holding organised acts of remembrance and silences.
There are lots of ways to help your children to feel involved, understand what’s going on, and feel part of it. Check out all of the different poppy options in the official Royal British Legion shop, here:
As well as all the traditional ways to display a poppy, you can get poppy hair clips and bobbles, and there are also safe, clip-on poppies to wear on clothes, without the risk of pin injuries.
There are some fantastic resources out there for explaining Armistice Day to children, and why we remember those who have fought and died for their country over the last century. One of the best for little children is this film created by CBeebies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOT5CDnYHEs It explains, in very gentle way, that there was a dark time in history which was followed by growth and rebirth, and which is symbolised by the poppies we wear to remember.
For older children, there’s a more mature guide on the Newsround website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15492228 It also explains how the Royal British Legion started, and more background to how poppies were originally manufactured and sold.
We’d love to hear from our customers about what they did to commemorate this important anniversary, next time you visit.
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Sunday 11th November 2018 will mark the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War One, a passage of history that took its devastating toll on a whole generation of men, women and children across the globe.
Aylesbury family face homelessness after benefits taken away
Debbie King's son has autism among other conditions and she is his full-time carer
RAF Halton forms part of Poppy Appeal installation
Video shows how the Buckinghamshire base has been used by the Royal British Legion.
Drugs are the root of most crime in Aylesbury Vale
We spoke to Police Commander, Tim Metcalfe, about their top priorities
Cards for Good Causes Christmas charity shop to open in Aylesbury
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The Cards for Good Causes charity Christmas card shop opens for its 31st year at Aylesbury Methodist Church on Wednesday October 31.
Aylesbury Beer Festival back for 25th year
Aylesbury Beer Festival is back for its 25th year, fundraising for the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity
Over £107k raised by Aylesbury's Relay for Life this year
It adds to a huge total in the group's 10th year.
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