The Nelson and District branch of the Royal British Legion staged a ‘Splash of Red’ event at Brierfield WMC ahead of this year’s Poppy Appeal launch.

Joining supporters are, front from left, Brierfield mayor’s consort Keith Tomlinson, Brierfield Mayor Florence Tomlinson, Poppy Appeal organiser for Nelson and District Christine Sutcliffe, Pendle Mayor Shelagh Derwent and Pendle Mayoress Ann McGeorge.