A REMARKABLE £40,324.87 was raised in Dunfermline for the 2020 Scottish Poppy Appeal – despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With scores of dedicated volunteers forced to stay at home and many of the usual poppy outlets closed, there were fears that the pandemic could have a catastrophic effect on the annual appeal.
However, thanks to the tireless efforts and ingenuity of local volunteers, the total was only marginally down on the sum raised in 2019 of just over £42,000.
Led by area organiser Christine Evans, who has been a Poppyscotland volunteer for 20 years, the appeal had incredible support from across the community.