Here's what is happening with the Leamington Poppy Appeal this year

The Leamington Poppy Appeal team are getting ready for their annual launch but things are set to be different this year.

Last year the team of volunteers set up a 'poppy shop' inside the former Virgin Media unit inside the Royal Priors Shopping Centre which featured displays and tables full of different poppy-themed products.

This year, because of the pandemic, the team are having to work differently but the volunteers are hopeful the poppy shop will be making a return again.

Patricia Edgington, organiser of the Leamington Poppy Appeal, said "We are pleased to say that hopefully the poppy shop will be able to be open again this year in the Royal Priors, although, due to coronavirus, for less days and shorter hours.

"Obviously restrictions will be in place but we hope you will bear with us while we are running the Appeal.

"There are a limited amount of poppy boxes in Cubbington, Lillington, Whitnash, Bishops Tachbrook and the Milverton area should anyone not feel safe in going into town.

"We all look forward to seeing you again this year but can only stress that you must keep safe."

The volunteers are planning on opening the shop for three days a week for three weeks from 10.30am to 2.30pm

Here are the dates:

Week one - Thursday October 22, Friday October 23, Saturday October 24

Week two - Thursday October 29, Friday October 30, Saturday October 31

Week three - Thursday November 5, Friday November 6, Saturday November 7