Festive workshops, live music and discovery sessions will bring joy to The Poppy Factory’s visitor centre this December as our charity celebrates its 100th Christmas. Visitors can take part in …
Pub sign writer turns his hand to giant Remembrance wreaths
A specialist sign writer at a family-run Wiltshire brewery volunteered to give the giant Remembrance wreaths on display in central London a professional refresh. Wadworth’s in-house expert Wayne Richings …
Her Majesty The Queen Consort opens the Field of Remembrance
Her Majesty The Queen Consort laid a personal tribute at the opening of the 94th Field of Remembrance. More than 1,000 veterans gathered in the grounds of Westminster Abbey for …
Minister for Defence People visits The Poppy Factory
The new Minister for Defence People, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, dropped in to The Poppy Factory in Richmond upon Thames for his first official visit at the start of the …
Theatre encourages audience to stand up for veterans
Teddington Theatre Club and Hampton Hill Theatre is joining forces with The Poppy Factory to help veterans with health conditions transform their lives. The theatre will hold a bucket collection during …
Practical and personalised support makes the difference for Adam
Adam’s career with the Royal Engineers saw him clearing minefields, building bridges and protecting his regiment from improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan. But when he left the military, it took …
Doctors prescribe career coaching for ex-Forces patients
New service offers veterans with health conditions one-to-one career coaching prescribed by GPs and mental health teams. A report published today praises a ground-breaking programme in the north west of …
Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service sessions help boost Trevor’s wellbeing
London Veterans Partnership seeks to build a strong, supportive and inclusive network with London’s ex-Forces community at its centre. In doing so it will help veterans gain access to services, …
Museum of Richmond presents 100-year story of The Poppy Factory
Exhibition runs till spring 2023, charting the development of the charity and its unique community of veterans in Richmond and beyond. A new exhibition exploring the fascinating 100-year history of …
Her Majesty The Queen
The trustees, staff, and volunteers of The Poppy Factory extend their profound condolences to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen Consort, and to her whole family, on the death of …
Pedal power! Richmond Park riders smash 100 lap target
Gruelling cycle challenge raises over £10,000 to help veterans transform their lives A team of cyclists geared up early on Saturday, August 20 to take on the challenge of completing …
Close working with NHS helps Zoe rebuild confidence
For ex-Forces patients who are being treated for health conditions, it can be hard to find a path to employment. Low confidence, depression, anxiety and addiction are just some of …