Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red

Random overheard silly comments from people looking at the Poppies:

1. ‘well, not what I thought, all they have done is messed up the grass’
2. ‘wonder when they will dismantle it all’
3. ‘why poppies, there are other flowers’
And my particular favourite
4. ‘what a waste of money’
Really??? Surely people are not that/this stupid?

Anyway the Tower was heaving but I am pleased I have seen the Poppies. They look smashing, great way to raise money for six fantastic causes:

Cobseo
Cobseo maximise the charitable support to the Armed Forces Community through co-operation, co-ordination and collaboration of organisations working in the Service Charity sector. www.cobseo.org.uk

Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK's leading military charity specialising in the care of Veterans' mental health, treating conditions including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety. www.combatstress.org.uk

Coming Home
Coming Home is the fundraising campaign for Haig Housing Trust, which provides specially adapted homes for seriously injured and disabled Servicemen and general needs housing for ex-Servicemen and their families. www.coming-home.org.uk

Help for Heroes
"It’s all about the blokes" Help for Heroes Inspire Enable and Support those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential. www.helpforheroes.org.uk

The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is the nation's largest Armed Forces charity, providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. www.britishlegion.org.uk

SSAFA
SSAFA provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families. www.ssafa.org.uk

We are back home now, back to the calm of the country!

Happy Sunday