The Mayor of Bath, Councillor Ruth Malloy, has issued a message ahead of this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Remembrance commemorations in the city. In her letter, she highlights the support provided to veterans and their families through the Poppy Appeal, thanks local volunteers, and outlines the programme of remembrance events taking place in Bath this autumn.
Message from the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Ruth Malloy
At this time of year, especially, we remember all those who have died in the service of their country.
Volunteers at the Royal British Legion Poppy Depot are busy sorting out the wreaths, poppies, and collecting tins, ready for distribution. They will also have a lot of additional products available in the poppy shop, at 11 Broad Street (the old ‘Fired Earth’ shop), including crosses, wreaths, the ever-popular pin badges (for 2026), wrist bands, clip-on, dayglo poppies and items specially for children. The shop will be open from
10.30 am to 5.00 pm every day, between 22 October and 11 November, and if you would like to help with the Appeal, perhaps by doing some street collecting, please drop in and ask for Nick or Sara.
Each year, over 100,000 ex-servicemen and women, including their dependants, are helped by the Royal British Legion. Although the survivors of the Second World War are fewer each year, the needs of those remaining increase. It is important to remember that the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal also aids those who were involved in Korea, Malaya, Borneo, the Falklands, the Gulf, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Dedication of the Field of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 1 November at 2.00 pm, in the Abbey Church Yard.
The Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at the City’s War Memorial, Royal Victoria Park, on 8 November at 11.00 am. In the afternoon, the Royal British Legion Parade will March Past the Guildhall at 1.29 pm and a Service will be held at Bath Abbey at 2.00 pm. (No tickets necessary).
On Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November at 11.00 am, a short Service will be held in the Abbey Church Yard. A Bugler will mark the start and finish of the two minutes’ silence to remember those who have died in the service of their country. Standard Bearers from the Royal British Legion will be located there, generally the area where people gather to join in this act of remembrance.
I would like to personally thank all the volunteers who give their time and efforts, which are so vital to the success of the Poppy Appeal.
With best wishes
Councillor Ruth Malloy
MAYOR OF BATH