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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 raise funds and awareness for the Armed Forces community through the sale of limited-edition commemorative pint glasses. The glass design, created by Royal Marine veteran and artist Colin Waite, features a poignant image of poppies blooming across the Falklands landscape. The campaign, which follows last year's Raise a Glass campaign that raised over £94,000, aims to support veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The limited-edition pint glasses will be available in over 1,000 pubs across the UK, including 110 in Yorkshire, from November 2nd to 11th, 2025.
  • The design, created by Colin Waite, a Royal Marine veteran and artist, features a powerful image of poppies blooming across the Falklands landscape.
  • The campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for the Royal British Legion's work in supporting veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
  • Ross Kemp, RBL ambassador and long-time supporter of the Armed Forces, has championed the campaign and encouraged people to raise a glass to thank veterans this November.
  • Colin Waite's design is inspired by his experiences serving in the Falklands conflict and is his 2025 design for the Poppy Appeal.
  • Marston's has partnered with the Royal British Legion for the second consecutive year to support the Raise a Glass campaign.
  • The campaign has already raised over £94,000 in 2024, and Marston's aims to raise even more this year.
  • A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition glasses will go towards supporting the Royal British Legion's work.
  • Colin Waite's designs will also be available in half-pint (£2.50) and pint (£3.00) sizes.
  • The launch event was held at The Oakingham Belle pub in Wokingham, where Ross Kemp and Colin Waite were joined by two veteran landlords, Richard Bye and Chris Taylor.
  • Paul Gill, a veteran and Head of Estate Development at Marston's, also attended the launch event.
  • The campaign aims to inspire communities across the UK to come together in pubs, raise a glass, and make a real difference.

Statistics:

  • Over £94,000 was raised during the 2024 Raise a Glass campaign for the Royal British Legion.
  • The 2025 limited-edition pint glasses will be available in over 1,000 pubs across the UK.
  • 110 pubs in Yorkshire will offer the limited-edition glasses.
  • The campaign will run from November 2nd to 11th, 2025.
  • The glasses will be available in pint (£3) and half-pint (£2.50) sizes.
  • A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition glasses will go towards supporting the Royal British Legion's work.

Sources:

  • Sabine Jones Marston's and the Royal British Legion (RBL) are launching brand new, limited-edition commemorative glasses for this year's Poppy Appeal.
  • Ross Kemp is encouraging people to visit one of over 1,000 pubs to get their hands on the glasses this November.
  • Colin Waite, a Royal Marine veteran and artist, designed the unique artwork for the glasses.
  • Marston's is aiming to raise crucial funds and awareness, in support of the Armed Forces community.
  • This year's glasses feature exclusive artwork designed by Colin Waite.

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