The gents in Morrisons usually have a decent array of options.

Ah right Thanks Joe. I was in there tonight, but a bit later than I should've been. Was covering at another office so didn't get back until later 

 

I guess the sellers had gone by then 

 

It's quite an issue isn't it? I have my poppy sent direct from the BL but even though it's a special one it still doesn't stand up to the rigours of daily life. The army cadets were selling them before the game in Rotherham last Saturday, and after the game there were bits all over the floor. I've kept mine in my spex case and will wear it on Remberance Sunday and the eleventh. But I've also considered buying one of the badge types.

They were selling them in wilkos doorway today, don't know if it's a nationwide thing but you could try there

I bought small lapel pins and a larger poppy brooch from the Royal British Legion Poppy Shop, but it might be a bit neat for time to order it from them. M&S were selling the poppy brooches but they might be a bit bigger than you want.

The little enamel-type lapel pins are rather nice and tasteful.  I used to have a red rose version that adorned my person at election time.

 

There seems to be such a vast range and variety of poppies to be had these days, ranging from the usual papery (lost within 20 minutes of purchase) ones to huge, ostentatious and (dare one say it) rather vulgar specimens.

That's where I was going to suggest: www.poppyshop.org.uk/?gclid=CK...js6MECFQjHtAodmisAKg

 

I have one of the sparkly brooches 

 That's the one I have, Saz, and I bought lapel pins for the men in the family.

lisa bought her mom a ceramic poppy for her 70th birthday today

she knew it wasnt gonna arrive on time cos its not 11th nov

anyway they promised to send her a certificate-it didnt arrive

i did this really nice scroll

but for some reason i cant show pic

its really nice

all red/green/nice pics

but i can show the words

 

dont laugh

 

THIS REPRESENTS YOUR BIRTHDAY GIFT

ON THIS, YOUR SPECIAL DAY

YOU MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT A LITTLE WHILE

UNTIL IT’S ON IT’S WAY

BUT I KNOW THIS GIFT IS WORTH THE WAIT

ITS MEANING BEYOND MEASURE

A CERAMIC POPPY FROM LONDON TOWER

YOURS TO KEEP FOREVER

oy

you at the back

no sniggering

I think that's lovely.

im good with poems/lyrics i am

Thankyou everyone. 

 

Pirate, that's lovely 

M&S still have plenty, Sprout;  I've got a lapel pin with 1914-2014 on it. 

Ah thanks Cosmo. We haven't got an M&S any more though  and not sure I'll get to Newcastle or Sunderland in time.

 

Annoying thing is....I was covering in our Sunderland office yesterday and decided not to go in there in my dinner hour  

Aww, that's a pity.  How about trying the local charity shops if you're strapped for time?  There's probably a few who have more than just the regular poppy.  Or a supermarket, perhaps?

I'll try tomorrow thanks   Got to go to me bruvs to borrow some money and will be down that way