Hampshire League cricketers have boosted the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal to the tune of almost £140 following a 'fines session' at the past weekend's County and Women's Division presentation awards dinner at the Ageas Bowl.
League chairman Denis Emery explained: 'Basically, we fine everyone £1 who turns up at the dinner without wearing a poppy - and we donate the proceedings to the RBL.
'It's a bit of fun on the night everyone goes home with their poppy having donated to such a wonderful cause.
'The first of our award dinners is always at Remembrance Weekend, so we are able to make a donation every year at this time.'
Mike Homer, Poppy Appeal of the Fareham Branch of the Royal British Legion, is pictured having received the Hampshire Cricket League's donation.
League chairman Denis Emery explained: 'Basically, we fine everyone £1 who turns up at the dinner without wearing a poppy - and we donate the proceedings to the RBL.
'It's a bit of fun on the night everyone goes home with their poppy having donated to such a wonderful cause.
'The first of our award dinners is always at Remembrance Weekend, so we are able to make a donation every year at this time.'
Mike Homer, Poppy Appeal of the Fareham Branch of the Royal British Legion, is pictured having received the Hampshire Cricket League's donation.
