MORE than £40,000 was raised by volunteers taking part in this year’s Poppy Appeal across Barnsley, the Chronicle can reveal.
Starting on October 28, the Churchfield-based branch of the Royal British Legion distributed poppy sellers across the town in order to raise cash for the cause in the run-up to Remembrance Day.
Mayor of Barnsley Coun Sarah Tattersall was on hand to reveal the cheque - which almost breached the £41,000 mark - this week.
A spokesperson for the branch said: “We would like to thank the public for their generosity during this year’s Poppy Appeal.
“Together they raised £40,818.92, so we issue many thanks for the continued support for our charity.
“Money raised are distributed in different ways and we also have triggered a cost-of-living grant programme for veterans and their dependants.”
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