Hopes important funds will be raised over coming weeks
The IoM Royal British Legion has launched its Poppy Appeal for 2021 with a breakfast at the Legion in Douglas this morning (30 October).
Over the next few weeks, poppy sellers will be out and about across the Island, hoping to raise much-needed cash to keep the charity afloat.
The Island’s new Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer is an army veteran himself.
He says it’s not just the visible injuries which need support:
Contractors to start installing 20mph signs in Douglas and Onchan
Infrastructure Minister confirms work will start next week
Road closures in place following incident in Hillberry area
Police response ongoing with Little Mill Road, Cronk-ny-Mona and Creg Ny Baa affected
Accessible bus stops rolled out across Bus Vannin network
Department of Infrastructure says upgrades will make travel easier for wheelchair and mobility scooter users
£1 million National AI Office launched to coordinate artificial intelligence policy and adoption
NAIO to oversee strategy, guidance and skills development across public and private sectors