TWO faithful poppy fundraisers are handing over the poppy appeal to a ‘new team’ at the Grays Thurrock Royal British Legion.
Silvia and Peter Gaskin, who have been running the table in Grays Precinct for over 13 years, said it was “time for a new team to take over.”
They will be familiar faces to all those that have passed the poppy appeal stall outside WH Smith in Grays town centre the last few years.
The Gaskins said: “We wish to thank all the loyal customers who have supported the Poppy Appeal for Grays. We hope the new team that replaces us will receive the same support that we have.”
Chairman and Poppy Organiser, Ray Bridger also added his thanks for all their help.
The 2014 Poppy Appeal raised the record-breaking amount of over £51,216. Totals for the 2015 appeal have not yet been released.
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