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Marston's and Royal British Legion Launch Limited-Edition Pint Glasses for Poppy Appeal

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Marston's pubs are partnering with the Royal British Legion (RBL) to launch limited-edition pint glasses for this year's Poppy Appeal. The glasses, designed by Royal Marine veteran Colin Waite, feature exclusive artwork showcasing poppies blooming across the Falklands landscape. The campaign aims to raise crucial funds and awareness for the Armed Forces community, with over 1,000 pubs across the UK participating in the event.

Key Takeaways:

  • Marston's pubs are launching limited-edition pint glasses, available in pint (£3) and half-pint (£2.50) sizes, to support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
  • The glasses feature artwork designed by Colin Waite, a Royal Marine veteran who served in the Falklands conflict.
  • The campaign aims to raise crucial funds and awareness for the Armed Forces community, with over 1,000 pubs participating in the event.
  • The glasses will be available in pubs from Sunday 2nd until Tuesday 11th November 2025.
  • Ross Kemp, an RBL ambassador, is supporting the campaign and encourages people to "raise a glass" to thank veterans this November.
  • The campaign marks a third year of partnership between Marston's and the RBL, building on the success of last year's Raise a Glass campaign, which raised over £94,000 for the charity.
  • Colin Waite's design shows poppies blooming across the Falklands landscape, a powerful illustration of his experiences as a veteran.
  • Two veteran landlords of Marston's pubs, Richard Bye and Chris Taylor, were in attendance at the launch event, along with Paul Gill, Head of Estate Development at Marston's.
  • Ross Kemp's connection to the RBL stems from his grandfather serving in the Second World War and his grandmother's final years in an RBL care home.

Statistics:

  • Over £94,000 raised for the Royal British Legion in last year's Raise a Glass campaign.
  • 1,000 pubs across the UK participating in this year's event.
  • Limited-edition pint glasses available in pint (£3) and half-pint (£2.50) sizes.
  • Glasses available in 110 pubs in Yorkshire.
  • Sunday 2nd to Tuesday 11th November 2025: dates the glasses will be available in pubs.

Sources:

  • Marston's pubs announcement for the limited-edition pint glasses
  • Royal British Legion's website for further information on the Poppy Appeal
  • Photo credits: JPI Media
  • Photo credits: JPI Media

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