Birmingham pubs to sell limited-edition Remembrance Day glasses supporting Poppy Appeal

Pubs across Birmingham are set to sell poppy-themed glasses to raise vital funds for veterans during this year’s Poppy Appeal.

The collaboration between Marston’s and the Royal British Legion will see local pubs commemorate Remembrance Day while supporting a unique fundraiser. 

From Saturday October 26, 2024, people can buy limited-edition pint and half-pint glasses available from 1,175 Marston’s pubs across the UK. 

Pint glasses will cost £2.50 and half pint glasses will cost £2.00. 

100% profit, which is 47p from half pint and 97p from pint glass sales will be paid to the Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives its taxable profits to the Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279). 

Glasses will be available to purchase empty, as well as with drinks to be enjoyed in pubs, before taking them home. 

The limited-edition poppy glasses are just one part of Marston’s month to remember, with pubs running awareness and fundraising events up and down the country.

These events include everything from community breakfasts, to live music to say cheers to veterans past and present. 

Traditional pin-on poppies will also be available to purchase. 

Marston’s is dedicated to supporting the veteran community, and in February 2023 re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, symbolising a continued commitment to supporting veterans and their families through employment opportunities. 

Several Marston’s pubs are currently being run or staffed by ex-serving veterans.

The Marston’s website says: ‘We’re so proud to be working in partnership with the Royal British Legion to give our guests another way to raise awareness and crucial funds for veterans, who are such a large part of the Marston’s community. 

‘We want to welcome everyone to their local pub for what will be a month to remember and join us in saying thanks to our veterans.’

Birmingham Marston’s pubs include Golden Hind in Kingstanding and Pavilions in Kings Heath.

To find your local Marston’s pub use the pub finder by clicking here.