President of Tynwald Noel Cringle will officially launch the 2008 Royal British Legion poppy appeal in the Isle of Man today.
The Strand Shopping Centre in Douglas will be the venue, at 10.30am.
Isle of Man county publicity officer for the Royal British Legion Major Charles Wilson is urging the Manx public to show its support once again, and says the Island has a proud record to defend:
Loganair passengers escorted from aircraft after smoke reported at Ronaldsway
Flight bound for Birmingham was cancelled earlier today
Works planned for Douglas junction late this evening
DoI confirms repairs set for Bath place and Peveril Square
Freight services uninterrupted says Steam Packet
Ben-My-Chree currently 'carrying all freight requirements'
Greeba road closed to remove large tree
DoI shuts road towards Ballacraine Cross Roads