WINSFORD’S branch of the Royal British Legion is making an anxious appeal for new recruits ahead of another busy Poppy Appeal.

With its membership in decline due to old age, the group needs new members to help take an active part in debate and general affairs.

The Royal British Legion is committed to helping current and ex-servicemen in need, spending £1.4 million a week on welfare support.

All are welcome to join, including young people and ex-servicemen, and the group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at the Wharton Conservative Club, in School Road.

For more information call Dilyp Solanki-Koli on 07980 203549 or Geoff Beetham on 07897 307672.