The Lord Mayor of Coventry has called on people to volunteer and help the Royal British Legion with this year’s Poppy Appeal.
The Legion has recently launched the appeal but is short of volunteers across the city.
It needs people who can spare a few hours between now and Remembrance Day to help with tasks such as delivering poppies to stores, distributing collecting tins, or even standing and collecting for an hour or two if they have the time.
Lord Mayor, Cllr Mal Mutton, said: “The Legion always does an incredible job to help our city and its residents mark Remembrance Day and wear their poppies with pride. The sight of all those little flowers on lapels means a great deal to me personally, and I know to others around the city.
“Sadly, this year there is a real shortage of volunteers and the Legion desperately needs some help so it can continue its great work to raise funds for those who have served and their families.
“Coventry is a city of peace and reconciliation and we are always so proud to show our support on Remembrance Day, so if you can spare a few hours to help, please volunteer. Every little helps.”
Also, the Legion is asking people to spread the word of the call for volunteers, especially around community groups.
Anyone who can volunteer is asked to contact the Legion at CoventryNo1.Treasurer@rbl.community