Skegby postie's poppy dress raises cash to help veterans

Katy Haydon brought in a parcel of cash for the Royal British Legion during her post round last week after she wore a brightly coloured poppy dress and carried a collection bucket on her round which is on her home turf.

The 26-year-old took part in the fundraising stunt to mark Remembrance Day, on Wednesday, November 11.

The story was featured by the Chad last week.

Katy, who is based at the Royal Mail depot at Sutton-in-Ashfield had wanted to do something to cheer people up during the Covid 19 lockdown whilst helping to raise money for the annual Poppy Appeal.

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Katy, who is also known in the area as a spinning exercise instructor said: “I just thought it might cheer people up if they saw me delivering the mail, come rain or shine, in my colourful poppy dress!

"People couldn’t go to the Remembrance services this year, and everyone is fed up with the coronavirus lockdown situation, so I thought it would be a great way to make people smile, whilst raising money for the Poppy Appeal, marking Remembrance Day.

“On the day, it was fantastic how many people turned out to see me on the route thanks to the story. It was brilliant. So many people donated and it was really nice to see everyone. I love my job, and meeting people. The total raised is now over £1100 which is absolutely amazing!”

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