THE Anchor pub in Blackburn Road, Darwen, is raffling off one of the Tower of London poppies that were used to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War last year.
All money raised from the raffle will be donated to this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Tickets cost £1 and can be bought from the pub. The raffle will be drawn on St George’s Day, April 23.
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Following the commemorations, the poppies were made available to order and landlord Lance Montgomery decided to get one to raise the cash.
Last year’s Poppy Appeal in Darwen raised more than £18,000 for the Royal British Legion, with some money still to come in.
If you missed out on last year’s bespoke Darwen Poppy Appeal badge or limited edition five-badge sets that were released you can find them at Brenda’s Collectables in Darwen Three Day Market or by calling Stephen Potter on 07756 257484.
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