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In support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, a Dorset Police car has been specially decorated with red poppies.
In support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, a Dorset Police car has been specially decorated with red poppies.
Acting Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, Colin Pipe, said: “Following the success of our specially decorated pride vehicle at Bourne Free earlier this year, many members of the public got in touch to suggest other events they would like to see us support in this way.
“There was huge support for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, recognising those who gave their lives in combat and I am pleased that we are able to do something to mark this special event.”
Chief Superintendent Colin Searle will be taking the car to the Dorset launch of the Poppy Appeal in Dorset on Saturday 29 October in Ferndown starting at 10am in Penny’s Walk.
Following its appearance at the event, the car, which cost just under £600 to be decorated with poppies, will be deployed on active patrol in the Poole area for the first two weeks of November.
During this year’s Poppy Appeal, The Royal British Legion is asking the public to ‘rethink Remembrance’ and recognise the sacrifices made across all generations of the British Armed Forces.
Chief Superintendent, Colin Searle, said: “I am pleased that the public asked Dorset Police to support this good cause.
“I hope that the car will encourage people to go out and buy a poppy for this year’s Remembrance and actively engage with the Royal British Legion’s campaign.
“I hope that Dorset’s residents will appreciate seeing the car out and about over the next couple of weeks.”
The Royal British Legion Area Manager for Dorset, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Jim France, said: “We are delighted that the Dorset Police have chosen to support The Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal in this way.
“I’m sure that the sight of the car will encourage the public to recognise the service and sacrifices made across all generations of the British Armed Forces by donating to our appeal.
“The money raised through the Poppy Appeal goes directly to our work providing support through life to anyone who is currently serving in the British Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.”
For more details of The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal please visit www.britishlegion.org.uk
You can also follow the hashtag #poppyappeal
