The Royal British Legion is known to millions for the work it does helping those who have served their country, not only in the Second World War but in conflicts since, and even ongoing as we see so tragically in the news. The nation comes to a halt on November 11th and rightly so to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. To raise funds for the RBL we organise the Poppy Appeal Golf Classic, where we ask golf clubs around the country to hold a day — possibly an autumn monthly medal — in aid of the Poppy Appeal. It can be the entire Club, Seniors Section, Ladies Section or whatever — everyone is welcome.

Each player receives a commemorative souvenir with the distinctive poppy logo and the winner is each Club or section receives a specially minted gold medal. If you do support this event now, thank you, but if your Club is not involved please get in touch for details of how you can help. In the past few years golfers across the country have raised over £140,000 for the RBL. Thank you. Email now to: peter.seniorsgolf@gmail.com

RBL Devon Golf Day, August 7th
	A very special Royal British Legion (Devon) golf day at Holsworthy GC on August 7th for you. Tee times from 10am onwards, £15 for the day, includes 2's club, nearest the pin on all par-3s, plus a raffle. Contact Martin Heslip: Tel: 07875 687 017; e-mail: golf.56@live.co.uk

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow – between the crosses row on row. – That mark our place; and in the sky – The larks, still bravely singing, fly; – scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead – Short days ago, we lived, – felt dawn, saw sunset glow – Loved and were loved, and now we lie – In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe – To you from failing hands we throw the torch – be yours to hold it high – If ye break faith with us who die – We shall not sleep, though poppies grow – In Flanders fields

John McCrae, Essex Farm, Ypres, Flanders – May 1915