a stream of local stalwarts collected certificates in recognition of their outstanding contribution in fundraising for the Poppy Appeal from Lady Darnley, HM Lord Lieutenant of Hereford. She presented the British Legion Poppy Appeal awards at the Shire Hall on Wednesday, July 6th.

In her address, Lady Darnley said the amount raised by Poppy Collectors across the county was 'truly outstanding' and placed Hereford in the top two of the national table.

Sue and Brian Lampert, linchpins in the local poppy appeal fundraising efforts, were awarded a National Certificate of Appreciation for, amongst other endeavours, opening a charity shop – and raising an amazing £1,211.28 – and setting up and running Twitter and Facebook for the Hereford Poppy Appeal.

Read the full report in this week's Gazette.