Petersfield’s Mayor, Councillor Lesley Farrow, accepted the first poppy in a Town Square ceremony for this year’s Appeal for Veterans and their families.

Last year over £30,000 was raised in Petersfield.

Mike Waddington spoke to local RBL Chairman, Chris Paige, and veteran of 22 years, Daz, about the appeal.

The ceremony was opened by Town Cryer, Faye Thompson.

Petersfield’s Mayor, Councillor Lesley Farrow, accepted the first poppy in a Town Square ceremony for this year’s Appeal for Veterans and their families.
Last year over £30,000 was raised in Petersfield.
Mike Waddington spoke to local RBL Chairman, Chris Paige, and veteran of 22 years, Daz, about the appeal.
The ceremony was opened by Town Cryer, Faye Thompson.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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