benny Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Good idea,going with the times and can be worn all the time. http://www.rblr.co.uk/content/support.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambojackbilly Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I was fortunate enough to get one about a month back Then got a few for friends and family First time Ive ever wore a band, fair pleased with this one Excellent idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Mine is on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Good idea but I'd rather have an old fashioned poppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverley Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 great idea. i would prefer though, if they brought back poppies on a frickin pin! i don't have buttonholes in anything, so it makes them harder to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodethejambo Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Good idea,going with the times and can be worn all the time. http://www.rblr.co.uk/content/support.html Are these available anywhere else other than online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I hate these wristbands, they cheapen things so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I hate these wristbands, they cheapen things so much. I disagree. Its all about making money and if they make more from doing this then its a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedp6873 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just tried to order some wont let me oh well just need to get my poppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I disagree. Its all about making money and if they make more from doing this then its a good thing the two things can happen at the same time. i'm happy for them to make as much money as possible, but it does seem to me to cheapen the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambojackbilly Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I hate these wristbands, they cheapen things so much. Hate !!! No big deal Buy one or dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Ordered mine, wont wear it , just a donation. Getting a poppy on a saltire badge tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Good idea,going with the times and can be worn all the time. http://www.rblr.co.uk/content/support.html Great idea not sure which version of the poppy fund the money goes to, the Scottish one and the poppys sold up here is a separate charity from the one down south, not that it really matters but the money raised down south stays there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali-1874 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Ordered a couple just now. I have the same problem as Beverley with the poppy. Wish they would just go back to the old one with the pin to hold it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Ordered a couple just now. I have the same problem as Beverley with the poppy. Wish they would just go back to the old one with the pin to hold it on. Just gonna get one now. I had never really been into the wristband thing, but changed my mind with "Help for Heroes". And "snap" with the poppy + pin thing. It strikes me as a bit ironic that we cannot apparently be trusted with pins, when young men in the Great War were expected to deal with much greater peril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth_Hearts Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Just got mine, now the old man wants one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Was just about to buy a band and an enemel pin online, then remembered that our forward thinking change embracing posties are on strike till next week... Can you get them in any shops in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Just order to get as near to a ?10 donation as possible. My sister usually does not bother with stuff like poppys, despite our school having a large service every year on the 11th to remind these young-uns what it is is/was all for she still does not seem to get it. These wrist bands seem like a good idea to try and get the message to the younger generation etc. When is the post back to normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuanD Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I hate these wristbands, they cheapen things so much. You my friend are talking pish!!!!!. I have copper silver and normal rubber help for heroes wrist band and at no time do I or any of my friend who wear them thin it cheepens the effects. I buy a poppy every year and will continue to do so every year for the rest of my life, If they want to introduce a wrist band for me and the rest of joe public to wear on a daily basis then I will also wear this with pride! To say this cheepens things is just STUPID!!! it's an organisation that needs money to help out heroes, be it new or old and I for will give as much as I can afford to help the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuanD Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Great idea not sure which version of the poppy fund the money goes to, the Scottish one and the poppys sold up here is a separate charity from the one down south, not that it really matters but the money raised down south stays there This matters not to me and wouldnt do to anyone who has served time in the armed forces. The armed forces is British, I served time in the armed forces.... I'm more than happy to wear a British or Scottish poppy!!, the difference is only 2 pettas, British, Scottish. Welsh or Irish...... They all fought along side each other!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ordered mine, wont wear it , just a donation. Getting a poppy on a saltire badge tonight... Ordered it Sunday arrived Tuesday... Good service , despite Royal mail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPenman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I hate these wristbands, they cheapen things so much. Doesn't cheapen it at all, IMO. Allows Poppy Scotland (or RBL Poppy Appeal in the rest of the UK) to have a much needed financial boost during the year because unlike the poppy the wristbands will be available all year round, as are the small enamel pins. It keeps the ethos of Rememberence to fore front of peoples minds and possibly brings it to the attention of a younger generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Are these just available online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Doesn't cheapen it at all, IMO. Allows Poppy Scotland (or RBL Poppy Appeal in the rest of the UK) to have a much needed financial boost during the year because unlike the poppy the wristbands will be available all year round, as are the small enamel pins. It keeps the ethos of Rememberence to fore front of peoples minds and possibly brings it to the attention of a younger generation. you're missing the point. to cheapen has nothing to do with generating cash or awareness. they cheapen the issue as they look tacky. there is no crossover of the two issues; they can generate cash and awareness and look cheap at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 great idea. i would prefer though, if they brought back poppies on a frickin pin! i don't have buttonholes in anything, so it makes them harder to wear. Beverly, what ever pub, club, hotel, or shop you are in to buy your Poppy, have a closer look in the tray they come in. The Poppys have the green plastic stem, but there are pins there as well, so you can attach them whichever way suits you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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