{
  "id": 13431850,
  "title": "Join the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal launch with parade, service and dinner this October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/join-the-royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal-launch-with-parade-service",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:15:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/10/join-the-royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal-launch-with-parade-service-and-dinner-this-october/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This Saturday, October 17, the Royal British Legion Spain South will launch its annual Poppy Appeal with a day of community spirit and remembrance in La Cala de Mijas. The day begins with a parade through the town streets, featuring veterans, scout groups, a marching band, and vintage cars. The procession will start at 1:45pm at Butibamba park and will move through the center towards the main square. At 2:30pm, a commemorative act will take place near the watchtower, where local supporters can join to pay their respects. The festivities continue into the evening at the Oasis Centre (Age Care) in La Cala de Mijas, where the Poppy Appeal Launch Party will begin at 6pm. Tickets are available for €30 per person and include a three-course meal, an alcoholic drink, and live music from 'A Touch of Class' and local singer Andee Birkett. To reserve a spot or learn more about the parade assembly, contact Andy at 711 002 569 or send an email to anye@britishlegion.org.uk. For more information and updates, visit the Royal British Legion District Spain South Facebook page.",
  "summary": "A memorable day of community spirit is coming to the Costa del Sol on Saturday, October 17, when The Royal […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Royal British Legion Spain South launches Poppy Appeal on October 17",
    "Parade through La Cala de Mijas features veterans, scouts, band, vintage cars",
    "Poppy Appeal Launch Party at Oasis Centre includes three-course meal and live music"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}