A village school has thrown its weight behind this year's PoppyAppeal.
The staff and pupils at Butleigh Primary School have begun theirown preparations at the school for this year's appeal.
Rachael Pine, head teacher of Butleigh School, said: "We havesupported the Poppy Appeal for many years and we believe thathaving the children involved in a nationwide activity and,importantly within their own community, is very necessary to theirunderstanding of how much we are indebted to those who serve in thearmed forces.
"The villages of Butleigh and Butleigh Wootton, have a longtradition of service to the country and many retired forces peoplelive in the villages and surrounding areas.
"We wish the Poppy Appeal every success in 2010 and the years tofollow."
Colin McNamee, Poppy Appeal organiser for the villages, said:"The model Cenotaph is available from the Royal British Legion PoppyAppeal for schools and helps children relate to November 11 andalso, hopefully, become more aware of their own village warmemorial.
"The red collecting buckets are for a bit of fun.
"It matters less what primary schools contribute but, with thesupport of the school staff, that they participate.
"Our thanks to Rachael, staff and pupils of Butleigh Primary fordoing just that."
"Even at this late stage we are still in need of a poppycollector in Butleigh Wootton and any assistance would be muchappreciated.
"I may be contacted by telephone on 01458 850679."
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