Poppy appeal to be launched this weekend

The annual Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal will be launched on the island this weekend. 

In its centenary year, the organisation said 40,000 volunteers across the British Isles will be on the streets collecting donations.

The Isle of Man's official launch will take place at the Manx Legion Club in Douglas on Saturday.

Last year islanders raised £135,000 for the appeal while the UK total was £12m.

The British Legion provides support to members of the Royal Navy, the British Army, the Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.