“It was interesting to meet former servicemen and women and hear about their time in the services, “ Emma Kehely said.
Cadet unit commanding officer Major Mike Fabish said there was a good response by the public from donations despite the trend away from carrying cash.
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New Plymouth Cadet Unit Sergeant William Newman, 18, was out collecting donations in New Plymouth for the annual Poppy Day Appeal.
“There were plenty of people in town wearing poppies,” he said.
Fabish said the annual appeal day meant a lot to the cadets.
“It’s part of the duties they do to commemorate Anzac Day as well as the ceremonial duties during the parade.”