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Sainsbury’s war event to raise money for the Poppy Appeal

November 14, 2017
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WORLD War 2 military vehicles and re-enactors will be at Sainsbury’s in Melksham  raising money for the Poppy Appeal on Saturday 11th November between 8am and 4pm.

The Military Vehicle Trust, alongside volunteers and actors, will be gathered in Sainsbury’s car park to mark Remembrance weekend, with all donations in aid of the Poppy Appeal.

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