PLANS for this year’s Poppy Appeal includes raising enough money to buy Christmas dinners for 50 struggling families.
The annual Turn Tilehurst Red campaign is to return in time for the annual Royal British Legion appeal.
The village shops, schools, community centres, churches and homes are all expected to take part by displaying poppies and appropriate displays in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday, which this year takes place on November 13.
Organisers say their Christmas Dinner hampers are aimed at supporting families struggling with the rising cost of living.
“We are hoping to raise enough funds to put together 50 Christmas Dinner Hampers for struggling families,” a spokesperson said.
“Local businesses, shops and individuals have all been digging deep to help us raise the money for food needed to put together these hampers.”
Each hamper is expected to include a turkey or equivalent, vegetables, sauces and sweet treats, and delivered in time for Christmas.
Nominations are now being accepted for residents who are struggling financially. Recipients will be notified in early December.
Businesses and groups, including Village Properties, Northwood and Sansome and George Estate Agents, 2nd Tilehurst Brownies, Cooperative Funeral Care and Vendela Rose Florist and SMC Flooring, have already donated towards the cost of the hampers.
Anyone wishing to help, or apply for support, can search Facebook for ‘Turn Tilehurst Red 2022‘, or donate searching for the same term on JustGiving.com
