THE Poppy Appeal has been helping the armed services and their families for 100 years.
The Royal British Legion is once again appealing for support from the local community to continue their work.
Chelford resident Sue Roycroft and daughter Helen worked tirelessly to instal large street poppies around the area and raised £3,960 last year, more than twice the previous highest total.
Parkgate Inn, Over Peover
Shops, pubs and local businesses have already pledged support installing large poppies on buildings, lamp posts and vehicles.
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Sue, who organises Chelford poppies, said: "Since the first Poppy Appeal in 1921, public kindness and generosity has passed from generation to generation.
The Dog, Over Peover
"From those who served in the First World War to the men and women of our Armed Forces today, the Royal British Legion believes no-one should suffer for having served others.
"Your support today continues to honour the sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces community, today and tomorrow. "
Businesses support the appeal with vehicle poppies
Special 100 year lapel badges are available for £4, 2021 poppy pins £3, car poppies £5.50, larger vehicle poppies £10 and street poppies are £10.
Sue added: "Street poppies can be displayed outside your home, business or throughout the village to show your backing for this amazing charity."
Helen would like to thank these current sponsors of street poppies:
Chelford Farm Supplies
A J Boon
Londis
Myke Caulton Florist
Chelford Primary School
Peover Primary School
Chelford Corner Shop
Yugo Yoga
Beauchamp Accountants
Speedy Freight
Cheshire Farm Vets
The Dog Peover
The Edgerton Chelford
The Parkgate Peover
Maxine Carole Hairdressers
James Leech Joinery
P.G. Jones & Son
Aero Motors
Auto Motors
Lower Withington Parish Council
The Beeches Golf
D & P M Sheldons
Chelford Gym
Essence Beauty Salon Wilmslow
Chelford Doctors
Johnathon Gordon Plumbing
Chelford CakeAway
Larkspur Lodge, Knutsford
UK Containers
Pro Mind Group
Bilsbrough Locksmiths
Chelford Brownies
Chelford Guides
For more details or if you wish to sponsor a street poppy, email chelfordandpeoverpoppyappeal@gmail.com or call 07887 892715 or 01625 861509.
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