CALDICOT and District Royal British Legion has expressed its thanks to people in the area for supporting the Poppy Appeal.

Spokesman Dave Gale said: "Locally you donated a staggering £12 800 and it is wonderful to know that this money will go toward helping our service men and women on the road to recovery: from the aged among us to the most recently hurt in Afghanistan, where the support is on-going."

The Legion meets at the Severn View Social Club in Goldfinch Road on the second Monday of each month and new members are welcome – you do not need a military background.