Ilkeston Royal British Legion events: Poppy Appeal 2026 calendar

Marking the 2026 season of Remembrance, with the launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal on 23rd October, the Ilkeston branch of the Royal British Legion have arranged a number of events and activities throughout the remainder of October and throughout November.

Branch members will be setting a stall up at local supermarkets in the town between 23rd and 7th November and there will also be a Poppy Appeal Concert at the United Reformed Church (Green Spire) on 31st October featuring the award winning Long Eaton Silver Prize Band with tickets available from several outlets in the town, and on the door.

OCTOBER
Tuesday 20th: Coffee morning – Morrisons, Ilkeston 10:00am to 12:00noon.
Tuesday 27th: Social Evening – Flamsteed Centre, Ilkeston.
Saturday 31st: Poppy Appeal Concert – United Reformed Church – 7:00pm.

NOVEMBER
Monday 2nd: Coffee Morning – Morrisons, Ilkeston – 10:00am-12:00noon.
Sunday 8th: Remembrance Service – Ilkeston Market Place (muster at South Street car park at 10:20am).
Wednesday 11th: Armistice Day Service – Ilkeston Market Place – 10:45am.
Tuesday 17th: Coffee Morning – Morrisons, Ilkeston – 10:00am to 12:00noon.
Tuesday 24th: Social Evening – Flamsteed Centre, Ilkeston.