ONCE again the people of Blackburn gave with such generosity to the Poppy appeal that one can only describe the result in Blackburn as astounding.

Poppy appeal 2000 raised in excess of £24,500 -- an increase on 1999 of over 30 per cent.

I would like to assure you all that many ex-servicemen and women will be fully appreciative of your great effort.

PAT BROWN (Poppy Appeal organiser, Blackburn Branch, Royal British Legion), Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen, Blackburn.