The Oswestry Royal British Legion began planning this year's poppy appeal in August, and now the event is in full swing, highlighting the town's strong commitment to honouring those who sacrificed for their country.

They are also wholeheartedly supporting those who have served their nation but now require assistance for various health and welfare reasons.

Fortunately, the organizers enjoy the backing of a dedicated team of volunteers who are highly motivated and enthusiastic.

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These volunteers cover Oswestry and the surrounding villages, distributing collecting tins, poppies, and RBL merchandise.

Some of them also manage Poppy Appeal stalls at Oswestry's Sainsbury's and Morrison's supermarkets, as well as Stan's Superstore in Gobowen.

A spokesperson from the appeal said: “All have been doing a roaring trade.

“Our sincere thanks to these stores for providing the opportunity for the public to give to the appeal.

Border Counties Advertizer: Mike Soutar at MorrisonsMike Soutar at Morrisons (Image: RBL Oswestry Branch)As well as military service veterans manning the RBL gazebo at Red Square, it was also great to see 1165 Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), Oswestry, “doing their bit” for the cause on November 4.

“It will be the turn of the Shropshire Army Cadet Force, B Coy, Oswestry detachment, to step up for Saturday , so look out for them on the day.”

The commemorations begin on Friday, November 10, starting at 2pm at the Oswestry General Cemetery will host the Laying of Poppy Crosses.

This special service is dedicated to remembering Oswestry's Fallen, with wooden poppy crosses being laid at all war graves.

Border Counties Advertizer: Veterans at Red Square Ben Morris and Mike KingVeterans at Red Square Ben Morris and Mike King (Image: RBL Oswestry Branch)The service will involve the participation of young individuals from Oswestry School Cadets and Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School.

On Saturday, November 11, a brief Armistice Day Service will take place at the Memorial Gates in Cae Glas Park, Oswestry, starting at 10:50.

Lastly the Remembrance Day Parade, which will take place on Sunday, November 12pm at around 10:50 and will assemble at the Bailey Head at 10:30 will be led by the Porthywaen Silver Band to the Memorial Gates at Cae Glas Park, where the service will be conducted.

Before the Last Post is played and the Two Minute Silence is observed at Remembrance events, the Exhortation is recited.

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This extract is from a poem written by Robert Laurence Binyon titled "For the Fallen," composed in September 1914, shortly after the outbreak of the First World War.

The Exhortation reads: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them."

And in response: "We will remember them."