ON behalf of the Botley and District Royal British Legion Branch may I thank everyone who helped with this year's Poppy Appeal.

Once again the public's response has been magnificent and we managed to raise over £27,500 which is a record for our small branch.

A special thank you to the management of the Hedge End retail park for allowing us to collect for the whole of the Poppy Appeal period.

JOHN LUKE, honorary Poppy Appeal organiser.