Like many organisations in the charity sector, we have had miserable year so far and have not been able to achieve a great deal.

We will always put our membership and public safety first. For this reason; we have to follow guidance from the Government and our leadership team to the letter.

That said, we continue to be here for those who need our support, and to celebrate the remembrance of those brave men and women who paid the ultimate price whilst serving their country.

Lots of people are asking the question what about the Poppy Appeal? The Poppy Appeal is going ahead, but will be slightly different from previous years.

The management team of the Poppy Appeal has been working away throughout the summer to come up with a plan that will raise money for our causes, as well as maintaining public safety.

Along with many national corporate partners we will have lots of static collection boxes out and around the town.

We also intend to have a stand outside St. Paul's Church in the lead up to Remembrance Day. So, when you see our collection boxes please be generous.

Remembrance Day this year will be a low-key affair. We intend to hold a small act of homage and two minutes silence at the war memorial in Honiton on Sunday, 8 November 2020 at 10:55 hours.

The same event will then be repeated on Wednesday, 11 November 2020. Anyone wishing to lay wreaths at the War Memorial are requested to do so throughout the morning on Sunday, 8 November.

To avoid crowding at the War Memorial everyone is strongly requested to ensure social distancing and wear a face mask for the duration of the event.

Finally due to the Rule of Six, we are unable to hold our Annual General Meeting that was due to be held on Monday, 5 October 2020.

This event will be postponed until a date in the future when we are able to hold the meeting.