| Royal Marines abseil into Waterloo Station for 'Poppy Day' - November 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 12:59, 2nd November 2025 |     |
From the BBC:
Royal Marines have abseiled into Waterloo Station to help launch The Royal British Legion's (RBL) London Poppy Appeal.
Around 3,000 serving armed forces personnel are selling poppies in London on Thursday in the hopes of raising £1m for the RBL's Poppy Appeal.
The event, which is Europe's biggest one-day street collection, saw military bands perform for commuters at major stations. It was the 19th annual fundraising "Poppy Day" in London.
Rob Rinder, who joined collectors, said: "The poppy isn't just a symbol of remembrance, it's a sign of gratitude and unity, a reminder that our freedoms were bought at great cost, and that we each have a part to play in caring for those who served."
