The Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury.
The appeal remembers the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
Every year the Royal British Legion organises the campaign which, as well as commemorating the fallen, raises funds to support men and women in the armed forces today.
Poppies will be available to buy across Bury, and can also be ordered from the Royal British Legion, where donations can be made directly.
Bury mayor, Cllr Shaheena Haroon, said: “Each year the Poppy Appeal helps to bring the community together in support of the great men and women who fought for our freedom and for those who are continuing to serve and protect our home.
“The Royal British Legion does wonderful work supporting veterans and their families, and getting a poppy is a great way to remember every brave soul and show your support.”
A civic service of remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 13.
Processions will depart from Bury Town Hall at 10.30am and will proceed along Knowsley Street, Haymarket Street and Market Street to the Cenotaph at Bury Parish Church.
A two-minute silence will be held at 11am.
Cllr Haroon and representatives of service, ex-service, pre-service and civilian organisations across Bury will lay wreaths at the memorial.
An order of proceedings sheet will be available, and members of the public present are invited to join in the singing of hymns during the wreath laying ceremony.
At the end of the wreath laying ceremony, a service of remembrance will be held in Bury Parish Church.
Following this, a “march past” of various detachments will take place at approximately 12.30pm, where the mayor will take the salute.
Light refreshments will be served in the Elizabethan Suite.
Manchester City’s Poppy Day is Saturday, November 5, followed by the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday, November 12 and Remembrance Sunday on November 13.
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