Once again members were out in force in North-ampton selling Poppies on behalf of the Royal British Legion. Organiser Tim Cross had an interesting chat with a shopper called Gordon Smith, whose father served in the REME from 1944-47. Craftsman Eric Smith loved driving Jeeps and his son promised to return the following Saturday with his favourite picture of Eric sitting in a Jeep. This photo and a shot of Gordon in Tim Cross's Jeep is show in this section. All pictures by Tim Cross
The total raised was £2,254, which was £484 more than the previous year. Here's the breakdown (MVT = members who didn't write their names on the tin!): Jim Poole £292.55 Peter Clarke £246.31 and £246 Tim Hawkes £193.73 Paul Taylor £166.55 Heather Bailey £165.64 Roy £152.08 and £110 Martin £135.04 MVT £110.11 Mike York £109.32 Tim Cross £105.11 and £85.12 MVT £74.62 MVT £47.48
Gordon Smith in Tim Cross's Jeep
Gordon's father, Craftsman Eric Smith REME pictured sometime between 1944-47