They do have a vast range of different badges, pins, earrings, mugs and bracelets for sale this year in the RBL Greenhithe, seems they are upping their game on merchandise. My usual metal pin will be on, but I will also be buying a poppy and replacing it when lost etc.
Always buy one, but don't like it too early. I think November 1st is a good time to start, other wise you look like one of those "look at me" politicians.
As an ex squaddie, I always wear mine with pride. Lost a really close friend in the first Gulf war and always remember him, especially this time of year. Like many people, I'll probably get through about 5 of these every year. I'll have to look out for a metal badge this time. Last year, I had a poppy pinned to my shirt that got wet and left a lovely red/pink stain.
As I always pay a couple of quid for a poppy, I won't mind giving a tenner for a badge
Wanted this years pin badge. The have added the date to them this year so tight arses cant get away with wearing the same pin for consecutive years.
I wanted the pin badge so went to the stall in Gatport Airwick, picked a badge and asked how much. They said how ever much you wish to donate. So I said a tenner. Gave them a twenty and waited for some change. Stood there waiting, then the little old girl says "Sorry, we dont do change, only donations, thanks dear"
The Millwall bloke at Cannon St is selling special Millwall ones with a Lion on the poppy appraently.
What's that all about ? Fair play to his efforts, but really not sure i'm keen on football allegencies starting to get wrapped up in this sort of stuff.
I just went on there Henry to order a couple of badges - as I work from home I rarely see anyone selling them.
Sadly they said that I should expect delivery to take up to 14 days, which is a little bit late bearing in mind Remembrance Sunday is twelve days away. I should have sorted this out a while ago.
I just went on there Henry to order a couple of badges - as I work from home I rarely see anyone selling them.
Sadly they said that I should expect delivery to take up to 14 days, which is a little bit late bearing in mind Remembrance Sunday is twelve days away. I should have sorted this out a while ago.
I'll get in earlier next year!
shame you don't sit near me as could let you have a badge on Saturday. : - )
The Millwall bloke at Cannon St is selling special Millwall ones with a Lion on the poppy appraently.
What's that all about ? Fair play to his efforts, but really not sure i'm keen on football allegencies starting to get wrapped up in this sort of stuff.
The stalls outside the valley sell a double Charlton badge and Poppy badge but agree it doesn't seem right and I'm not sure the money goes to the RBL.
he is outside boots at cannon st. Not been to stall, just read about on millwall site about the millwall poppies.
Point wasn't related to millwall, more about football allegencies becoming involved. The poppy to me is pretty sacred and shouldn't be messed about with imo
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I will probably start wearing mine next Monday. I have the pin badge which is infinitely easier to attach than the paper ones.
LWF.
Have my 2011 pin badge on my coat already.
Like many people, I'll probably get through about 5 of these every year. I'll have to look out for a metal badge this time. Last year, I had a poppy pinned to my shirt that got wet and left a lovely red/pink stain.
As I always pay a couple of quid for a poppy, I won't mind giving a tenner for a badge
Wanted this years pin badge. The have added the date to them this year so tight arses cant get away with wearing the same pin for consecutive years.
I wanted the pin badge so went to the stall in Gatport Airwick, picked a badge and asked how much. They said how ever much you wish to donate. So I said a tenner. Gave them a twenty and waited for some change. Stood there waiting, then the little old girl says "Sorry, we dont do change, only donations, thanks dear"
Bugger
Tango, I have a spare 2011 badge if you're still looking but anyone can buy from RBL direct. £3.05 each
http://www.poppyshop.org.uk/poppy-products/dated-poppy-pin-2011.html
I only know the Thamesmead and Abbey Wood branch but should be another more local
The Millwall bloke at Cannon St is selling special Millwall ones with a Lion on the poppy appraently.
What's that all about ? Fair play to his efforts, but really not sure i'm keen on football allegencies starting to get wrapped up in this sort of stuff.
Point wasn't related to millwall, more about football allegencies becoming involved. The poppy to me is pretty sacred and shouldn't be messed about with imo