SOLDIERS from the past, present and future have joined together to launch a bumper new merchandise range to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
To unveil Poppyscotland’s biggest ever catalogue, veteran Ronnie Wilson, a former Queen’s Own Cameron Highlander, and ex-Army officer Stella Bartram, one of Scotland’s foremost fitness experts, were joined by a soldier, and a 16-year-old with ambitions to serve her country.
LCpl Joseva Naycavou took a break from life as part of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and fixture commitments as a member of the Scotland 7s squad, to take part in the photoshoot, alongside Cassie Smillie, a member of Kelvinside Academy’s Combined Cadet force.
The Fijian-born forward said: “Comradeship is everything to me, whether it’s in the barracks or on the rugby pitch. During Poppy Appeal, it’s incredibly heart-warming to see people across the country wear the poppy with pride, whether it’s on a brooch, a bag or a badge. Just by doing that, they are making a huge difference to the lives of ex-Servicemen and women.”
Veteran Ronnie Wilson said: “I have been involved in Poppyscotland for more than 20 years and the iconic poppy symbol means so much to me. It symbolises the work they do to look after people who served in the forces.
“I’m always happy to help the charity, and I’m very impressed with the new merchandise.”
This year’s range includes clothing, pin badges, stationary, mugs and bags, with special centenary edition T-shirts and jumpers. Renowned remembrance artist Jacqueline Hurley has also produced a stunning landscape entitled Scotland Remembers which is available as a print, mug, T-shirt or commemorative plate.
Fraser Bedwell, Head of Marketing at Poppyscotland added: “Our merchandise is very important in raising the vital funds which allow us to provide life-changing support to the Armed Forces community – those who have served, those still serving and their families.”
The collection is available online now and will be sold at 27 “Poppy-up Shops” across Scotland until November 10.
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