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06 Sept 2025

Poppy Appeal boost for Paignton RBL

Army cadets join the Poppy Appeal

Army cadets join the Poppy Appeal

Army cadets join the Poppy Appeal

The Paignton Branch of The Royal British Legion have been given  a boost for their Poppy Appeal this year.

Youngsters from the 15 Army Cadet joined members of the branch at their gazebo in the town to help with the collection for the appeal. 

They were in and around Paignton centre under the leadership of Bugle Major Ben Balsom and Sgt instructor Bethany Hawkins.

Even when very wet and cold, the cadets stuck to the task without a complaint. President Major Ron Goodwin said: "It was great to have their support and the branch looks forward to working together again soon as the youth are the future of Remembrance."

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