Raise a Glass for the Poppy Appeal: Punters Encouraged to Support Veterans' Charity

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TV star Ross Kemp is joining forces with Royal Marine veteran Colin Waite to raise money for the Royal British Legion (RBL) through the annual Poppy Appeal. Between November 2 and 11, pubs across the UK will be selling limited-edition commemorative glasses, designed by Colin, with proceeds going towards supporting veterans, serving personnel, and their families. This year's campaign aims to raise more funds and awareness than last year's, which collected over £94,000.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Raise a Glass campaign, in partnership with Marston's pubs and the Royal British Legion, aims to raise money and awareness for the Poppy Appeal between November 2 and 11.
  • Limited-edition commemorative pint and half-pint glasses, designed by Royal Marine veteran Colin Waite, will be available in Marston's pubs across Derbyshire, with proceeds going towards the RBL.
  • The glasses feature exclusive artwork designed by Colin, who served in the Falklands conflict, and now immortalises his experiences into powerful illustrations.
  • Ross Kemp, ambassador for the Royal British Legion, is joining forces with Colin to support the campaign, which is personal for him due to his family's connection with the RBL.
  • Marston's is aiming to raise more funds and awareness than last year's campaign, which collected over £94,000.
  • The commemorative glasses will be available in pint (£3) and half-pint (£2.50) sizes, featuring artwork that shows poppies blooming across the rugged Falklands landscape.
  • Ross Kemp's connection to the RBL stems from his grandfather serving in the Second World War and his grandmother spending her final years in a RBL care home.

Statistics:

  • Last year's Raise a Glass campaign raised over £94,000 for the Royal British Legion.
  • The limited-edition commemorative pint glasses will be sold for £3, while half-pint glasses will be available for £2.50.
  • The glasses will be available in Marston's pubs across Derbyshire from November 2 to November 11.

Sources:

  • "Raise a glass for the Poppy Appeal: Punters encouraged to support veterans' charity" by unknown author, Telegraph Reporter (exact date not provided)
  • Website of the Royal British Legion (exact date not provided)