The Mayor of Haringey Cllr Lester Buxton has pinned on his poppy in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and urged other residents to do the same.
The Poppy Appeal runs until Remembrance Day and money raised goes towards the Royal British Legion’s welfare and benevolent work in support of serving and ex-service people and their families.
Cllr Buxton said:
“I am very proud to wear a poppy and support the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal.
“I hope that Haringey residents will join me in paying tribute to those serving the country today, as well as honouring the countless service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in service."
Poppies and donation boxes can be found in Haringey’s libraries, and on the reception desk of Alexandra House and George Meehan House.
Residents are also invited to join the borough’s Remembrance services, here are the details:
Friday 10 November
- Local schoolchildren, clergy and residents will gather at the War Memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Tottenham Cemetery.
Remembrance Sunday, 12 November
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10:45am: Join the Mayor of Haringey, councillors, community leaders and veterans for a ceremony of remembrance at Wood Green War Memorial, opposite Haringey Civic Centre, High Road, Wood Green.
Other Rememberance Sunday events will include
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A short wreath-laying service at Hornsey War Memorial, followed by a service at St Mary with St George Church.
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A remembrance ceremony at Tottenham War Memorial preceded by a service at Holy Trinity Church.
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A remembrance ceremony at West Green War Memorial.
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A remembrance ceremony at St Saviours Court, Alexandra Park Road.
For further information on the Poppy Appeal, or Remembrance Day, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance
