President of Tynwald Noel Cringle will officially launch the 2008 Royal British Legion poppy appeal in the Isle of Man today.
The Strand Shopping Centre in Douglas will be the venue, at 10.30am.
Isle of Man county publicity officer for the Royal British Legion Major Charles Wilson is urging the Manx public to show its support once again, and says the Island has a proud record to defend:
Several sailings at risk or cancelled due to adverse weather
Heysham crossing off today and four in doubt tomorrow
Glencrutchery Road to close to northbound traffic
Manx Utilities carrying out emergency repairs on burst water main
MHK's shock over Hospice announcement
Dr Alex Allinson to quiz health minister over charity's funding
Baldrine Methodist Hall is not being sold by church
It was confirmed at a requisition meeting which was held last night