Mijas mayor praises British expats at Royal British Legion march

Mijas Mayor Ana Mata commended the British expat community for their vital contributions to local charities and community life at the annual Royal British Legion march held in La Cala de Mijas on Saturday. The procession began at Butibamba Park and passed through various parts of La Cala before culminating at El Torreón, where the focus was on the Legion's support for veterans and remembrance of those who served in the Armed Forces.

The event marked the beginning of this year's Poppy Appeal, a fundraising campaign that aids the Royal British Legion in providing support to serving and former military personnel and their families. Mayor Mata attended the event and expressed her admiration for the tireless efforts of British residents, who actively contribute to local charities and community initiatives through fundraising, volunteering, and other forms of charitable work.

She emphasized the special nature of the British expat community in Mijas, acknowledging their significant role in the municipality's social and charitable activities. The mayor also praised the Royal British Legion for its commitment to supporting veterans and ensuring their service and sacrifices are remembered. The organization provides practical and financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans and their families, through its annual Poppy Appeal, which raises funds for this vital work.

The La Cala march provided an opportunity for residents and visitors to show their solidarity with the Poppy Appeal and recognize the contributions of military personnel, both past and present. The campaign precedes Remembrance Sunday, which is observed across the UK and by British communities overseas in November. Funds raised through the Poppy Appeal support the Royal British Legion's welfare work, helping to sustain services for those who have served their country and those affected by their service.

For the British community in Mijas, the event served as a celebration of their relationship with the municipality and underscored the ongoing significance of remembrance, volunteering, and charitable endeavors on the Costa del Sol.