FOR the Royal British Legion (RBL), the Poppy Appeal is not just for November - it is a campaign run all year round.

The Torpoint branch has thanked its supporters in the town for helping keep the campaign at the forefront of people’s minds.

Schools, businesses and individuals were among those to receive presentations at a thankyou ceremony staged by the local RBL.

The event marked the half way point of this year’s Poppy Appeal, which will run until the end of September 2018.

Torpoint and Rame organiser John Tivnan said: ‘The Poppy Appeal has a major emphasis around the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday in November. However, the fundraising continues throughout the year.

‘With the support of individuals and organisations we can do our little bit in ensuring that the needs of service personnel, ex service personnel and their families are met whenever that need arises.

‘Torpoint with its strong service connections has over the years been extremely generous and supportive and by holding events such as this the Royal British Legion in turn can say thankyou for the efforts made.’