Re: War hero ' too old' to sell poppies
 

Perhaps they were all under 85 or were with a younger collector (not official), or perhaps each region has different rules :shrug:

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It's also worth noting that if it smells a profit, big business can be surprisingly accommodating, even to the enemys of the country it is based in.

Re: War hero ' too old' to sell poppies
 

I have never heard so much cobblers in my life.

Re: War hero ' too old' to sell poppies
 

I smell a jobsworth..;)

Re: War hero ' too old' to sell poppies
 

Probably, he'll have to go out collecting with some one younger, like this guy for instance, he'll learn a better lesson that way than in prison to.

Re: War hero ' too old' to sell poppies
 

Good new is I've heard through the grapevine that there has been an about turn, so somebody has seen sense. However a little thing like not having insurance, I'm sure wouldn't stop Harry from doing what he feels he must do.

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That's good to hear. :)

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Because the policies are arranged at a local level and are all different. Each chapter of the Legion acts as an autonomous body and as such, are not covered by a group policy.

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You maybe right but I'm talking more about the respect and admiration that is always extended to the veterans who wish to participate in the Poppy Appeal collections..locals usually bend over backwards to include them but that seems to be missing in this occasion.:(