Poppy appeal raises more than £700,000
MORE than £700,000 has been raised in the latest Poppy Appeal.
Figures released by the Royal British Legion show that the most recent appeal, launched in November, has raised the a total of £734,660/
Of that, £599,444 was raised throughout the county and £135,216 within the city
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The money is used to provide financial, social and emotional support to former and current service personnel and their families, helping with issues from counselling and job retraining to nursing care and war grave visits.
But it can also be used to help former soldiers find homes, furnish them and pay for vital medical equipment.
Tina Nyirenda, regional supervisor and licensing officer for the Royal British Legion said the amount was slightly down on last year's figure of £817,000 but was still an amazing effort.
She said: "Last year was the Royal British Legion's 90th anniversary so people put in a special effort.
"But considering the economic difficulty and the lack of money people have to spend, this shows just how charitable people in Derbyshire are."
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by Hackneytom
Sunday, March 10 2013, 11:26PM
“Unbelievable how disrespectful people can be! Racists and poppy burners it is time you respected our poppy appeal and all the good work of the British Legion.”
by Hamed32
Sunday, March 10 2013, 5:10PM
“You're obviously a nuisance on this site thats why most of your comments are removed.
I have no desire to converse with you any longer.
Asalam o alikum”
by Hamed32
Sunday, March 10 2013, 2:35PM
“The koran states no such thing. Extremists like you take it out of context.
What was probably written years ago is not relevant today. Just like the Bible.”
by Hamed32
Sunday, March 10 2013, 1:46PM
“Maybe in your warped racist mind the term kafir is derogatory but for the intelligent people amongst us is simply means unbeliever. Everyone is entitled to be one whether black white yellow or purple. Even you.”
by Derby_born
Sunday, March 10 2013, 1:38PM
“Poppies are representative of the fields of Flanders where millions of men died in the name if freedom. The fields are full of bright red poppies and this is symbolic of the human blood spilled by the millions who died in the name of freedom. It is despicable to suggest this is anything to do with British Imperial History, it was a war against German Imperialism. The poppy us the most appropriate symbol as they cover the fields where millions of men who made the ultimate sacrifice, men from all sides of the conflict, lie in their final resting place.”
by Hamed32
Sunday, March 10 2013, 11:48AM
“KAFIR = unbeliever
Unbelievers can be of any race so how is the term Kafir racist ?
Please explain.”
by Hamed32
Saturday, March 09 2013, 11:29PM
“I have no wish to carry on debate with you.”
by Http_404
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:47PM
“I see it's the weekend again and the weekend warrior trolls are out in force again
Get a life you three”
by Neo_MadBadger
Saturday, March 09 2013, 7:46PM
“"I can arrange fror a couple of dozen Royal Marines to visit your shop if you give me the address - lets see if you serve them."
Aside from the clear and obvious no-chance-of-this-happening, why, John, would he serve them if he did not wish to? Are you suggesting that you can organise members of the armed force to go to a particular shop and force the proprietor to serve them? On pain of what if the owner did not? It seems that you believe that armed forces members are some kind of intimidatory thugs. Is that what you are saying John?”
by Hamed32
Saturday, March 09 2013, 7:42PM
“I find your view of my fellow brothers highly offensive. I very much doubt you know any kafir troops and if you did they would not get through the shop door. And btw you are barred.”