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Mayor attends Poppy Appeal launch in Coleraine

Mayor attends Poppy Appeal launch in Coleraine

Mon, October 31, 2022

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has helped to officially launch this year’s Poppy Appeal in Coleraine.

Councillor Ivor Wallace met with members of the Royal British Legion at the Town Hall for the occasion, as preparations get underway for the annual fundraising campaign ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

He said: “The Poppy Appeal is a collective effort, and the work of our Borough’s Royal British Legion volunteers helps to ensure that the charity is able to provide its vital support to the Armed Forces community.

“I was pleased to have this opportunity to meet with local supporters and offer them my gratitude as they prepare to play their part once again.

“The poppy is a powerful symbol of hope and positivity, and these are important themes during the Remembrance period.

“This year, we are encouraged to remember those involved with both military and civilian service, including the important contribution of the Commonwealth.

“All those who lead a life of service continue to sacrifice so much, and we must never take this for granted. This time of year encourages us to all to pause, reflect and appreciate those who have committed their lives to the pursuit of peace and freedom.”

On Remembrance Sunday (November 13th), services will take place at locations throughout the Borough followed by a church service and wreath-laying on Rathlin Island on Sunday 20th November.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Ivor Wallace, and attendees at the launch of the 2022 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Attending the launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal, William Oliver Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser Breeze Galbraith, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Ivor Wallace, and Lorraine Young Deputy Lord Lieutenant Poppy Appeal Organiser Breeze Galbraith, William Oliver Deputy Lord Lieutenant, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Ivor Wallace, Lorraine Young Deputy Lord Lieutenant with, Ron Galbraith Chairman of The Royal British Legion (Coleraine), pictured in Coleraine at the launch of the 2022 Poppy Appeal. Poppy Appeal Organiser Breeze Galbraith, with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Ivor Wallace at the launch of the 2022 Poppy Appeal.