Next year, I’m going to write about the Poppy Appeal and why I wear one, but last year’s fundraising campaign raised £35 million – beating previous records. This year, they aim for £36 million, and it’s easy to see why. In 2009, they spent over £1 million each week carrying out their work among the serving and ex-Service community. It’s a massive burn rate, but their work is invaluable to so many people.
So today, put on a poppy for Remembrance Day, and honour the men and women who have died fighting for you to be free.