The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal is the organisation’s biggest fundraising campaign, held annually in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday. The appeal officially launches in late October—with poppies becoming widely available from the launch across local supermarkets, high street shops, and stations.
The appeal serves a vital dual purpose: it acts as a symbol of remembrance to honour the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War and subsequent conflicts, and it stands as a sign of hope for a peaceful future. Crucially, the funds raised directly support the Armed Forces community—providing lifelong financial, emotional, and practical assistance to serving personnel, veterans, and their families with housing, employment, and mental health services.
To mark the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal, members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch from Cheshire and North Wales are hitting the road for an unforgettable weekend of remembrance, community spirit, and incredible machinery.
Why do we do it? Because the Poppy Launch is our way of not only celebrating, but actively raising public awareness for the vital work of the Poppy Appeal and introducing the Riders Branch to the local community—and we do it in the only way we know best: riding our motorcycles together.
Across Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th of October, our riders will journey between historic war memorials spanning Cheshire and North Wales. At each stop, we invite local dignitaries, veterans, and members of the public to join us for a poignant short act of remembrance. It is a powerful moment to pause, reflect, and honour those who have served and sacrificed, all while sharing our passion with the public.
Come along to meet our riders, chat with local veterans, admire a stunning array of superb motorcycles, and pick up your poppies and official merchandise.
The schedule for the weekend’s events is as follows:
Saturday 24th October – Cheshire
- 09:30 – Chester Cathedral War Memorial, St Werburgh Street, CH1 2DYPDF
- 10:45 – St Helens Church, Tarporley, High Street, CW6 0AGPDF
- 11:45 – Davenham War Memorial, Hartford Road, CW9 8JEPDF
- 12:30 – St. Michael and All Angels Church, Middlewich, 28 Hightown, CW10 9ANPDF
- 14:15 – Congleton War Memorial
- 15:00 – Sandbach War Memorial, Market Square, CW11 1APPDF
- 16:00 – Nantwich War Memorial, Town Square, CW5 5DEPDF
Sunday 25th October – North Wales
- 09:30 – Wrexham War Memorial
- 10:40 – Mold Masonic Lodge
- 11:45 – Connah’s Quay War Memorial (Following this service, all are invited to Caffi Naffi in Connah’s Quay for refreshments)
- 14:00 – Rhyl War Memorial
- 15:30 – Llandudno War Memorial
£10.00 registration is required to confirm commitment to this memorial ride to go towards the cost of Wreaths that we lay (Wreaths are £27.50 each if you would like to sponsor one) payable via PayPal, friends and family option, to cheshireriders@gmail.com with a note of your email address for acknowledgement and for disclaimer to be sent.
Year bars can also be ordered for an extra £5.00
Further details to be given nearer the time.
For more information please use our contact form selecting Cheshire or North Wales Rep as the recipient.
