I NEED to thank everyone for again supporting the Trowbridge and District Poppy Appeal, which currently stands at just over £35,000 – already a new record with more to come. I would like to thank our volunteers who give so selflessly of their time, the civic and church groups who support us, all three cadet organisations who have been so smart on duty in the town for us and the businesses who have opened their doors to us so freely.

Lastly, and most importantly, I wish to thank the people of Trowbridge and District for their deep pockets in supporting the “Service family” in such spectacular style once again this year. You can all be very, very proud. Thank you.

Rick Owen, Manager, Trowbridge Poppy Appeal