On the 25th April 02 cadets from both 121 (Nuneaton) Squadron ATC and the Nuneaton detachment of the CCF (Combined Cadet Forces) were invited to the Town Hall to receive Poppy Appeal Appreciation Certificates. The Certificates presented on behalf of the Royal British Legion by the Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, Cllr Bill Hancox were awarded in recognition of the part that the cadet forces played in enabling the RBL to smash their 2001 annual Poppy Appeal collection target.

With the help of the cadets and other organisations, businesses and schools, the Nuneaton & Stockingford Royal British Legion appeal netted a total of £25,942.98 during the 2001 collection. This amount exceeds the year 2000 total by a staggering £3,752.83.

This record-breaking effort also enabled the Nuneaton & Stockingford branch to scoop a prestigious RBL trophy, which is awarded to the branch which, has achieved the biggest increase in its previous year's collections.

The success of this year's collection reflects the tremendous generosity of the people of Nuneaton together with the efforts of the people who go out with the collecting tins and give out the poppies.