ASHBURTON. The annual Port-reeve's Poppy Ball, in the Ashburton Town Hall, was attended by almost 70 people and resulted in £918.50 being raised for the Poppy Appeal.

On Sunday, October 31, it was the end of season event in the RBL hut, from which the Poppy Appeal benefited by £384.

Residents are, once again, proving to be very generous and, to date, this year's Poppy Appeal has raised more than £7,481.

Press officer Karen Turner said a big thank you was due to all those who had stood for many hours in the town selling poppies, including the Army Cadets.

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