ashley Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hi all, to-day saw the commencement of the poppy appeal in Wimborne today in keeping with tradition the Mayor brought the first poppy (after i brought mine) :roll: As per usual quite a small turnout of vehicles, (eight ) .vehicle but sadly a few of the veterans not in attendence. The chap in my jeep Alan (?) was a catalina pilot in Singapore and Burma. The morning was also to promotethe local drama society`s play Journey`s end by R.C. Sherriff at the Tivoli theater 31/10/07 till 3/11/07 some of the actors attended in Johns GMC. After a short parade through the town to the center and lining up, the town cryer gave his speech with a warning that those who give the ultimate sacrifice in all conflicts should never be forgotten. Some pictures to enjoy. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0057.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0058.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0059.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0060.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0061.jpg'>http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0061.jpg'>http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0061.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0064.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0061.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0065.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0066.jpg[/img] http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/atcase/Wimbourne%202007/DSCF0068.jpg[/img] Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Well done Ashley! Great to be able to give something back to those men isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Great work Ashley and our first Poppy Appeal pictures :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Nice One, Ashley. Glad it went well, and the weather was kind to you. LEST WE FORGET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawson Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks for the pictures Ashley.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Great pictures mate, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 keep up the good work I am sure it is appreciated Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 It seems strange to me, or am i the one whose is strange but this event along with what i classify as a HMVF event at Poole Park, are the only two that happen for the Poppy appeal locally. This is despite many attempts by interestred parties but the Local RBL from what i understand really do not want to know ?? Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 It seems strange to me, or am i the one whose is strange but this event along with what i classify as a HMVF event at Poole Park, are the only two that happen for the Poppy appeal locally. This is despite many attempts by interestred parties but the Local RBL from what i understand really do not want to know ?? Ashley I agree Ashley as I did try last year to get some MVs to Dorchester or Blandford.....RBL said well we just have to time to get that sorted - I said that I would do all of the sorting.....no answer. Seems crazy to me. But we pick up our poppy box this week as we do a couple of villages :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardyferret Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Ashley, unfortunately your spot on. I have spent many hours this year trying to get local RBL's to 'get their butts in action' but it's like trying to heard cats :dunno: no, I think it is far more difficult than that. I have spoken to RBL chairmen, secretary's, poppy organising bod's, local council officials............all say 'sounds like a good idea' but NO ONE WILL COMMIT THEMSELFS FURTHER :computerterror: I am afraid I have admitted defeat - and that is something I rarely do. (Talk to rank and file members and they don't seem surprised by this result :dunno: ) In general they appear to not want to make any changes - to difficult, extra work, I don't know. I stated that I was willing to put the thing into action and do the leg work, broad selection of vehicles all ready and drivers keen and waiting, if they just say yes turn up at so&so time at so&so place or yes lets talk. Very disheartening. But like Jack I will be collecting a tray of poppies (including th ebig ones for vehicles - Poole Park attendees please note) and collecting tin and we will do our usual area. Sorry if this all sounds a bit 'down' but it has been so frustrating :indifferent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 HF this must be infuriating considering your time in the service :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Ashley, unfortunately your spot on. I have spent many hours this year trying to get local RBL's to 'get their butts in action' but it's like trying to heard cats :dunno: no, I think it is far more difficult than that. I have spoken to RBL chairmen, secretary's, poppy organising bod's, local council officials............all say 'sounds like a good idea' but NO ONE WILL COMMIT THEMSELFS FURTHER :computerterror: I am afraid I have admitted defeat - and that is something I rarely do. (Talk to rank and file members and they don't seem surprised by this result :dunno: ) In general they appear to not want to make any changes - to difficult, extra work, I don't know. I stated that I was willing to put the thing into action and do the leg work, broad selection of vehicles all ready and drivers keen and waiting, if they just say yes turn up at so&so time at so&so place or yes lets talk. Very disheartening. But like Jack I will be collecting a tray of poppies (including th ebig ones for vehicles - Poole Park attendees please note) and collecting tin and we will do our usual area. Sorry if this all sounds a bit 'down' but it has been so frustrating :indifferent: :-( This sounds ALL TOO familiar....................... :roll: :whistle: Next year I'm going to have to think of a new aproach,.......or another area. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Looks like the Veterans had a good time , and thats a Great thing to do , cant be all that often they get invited out to help with great looking vehicles like these and to has good weather at the same time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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