In a nod to the Brits who have taken pub glasses home with them without permission, this time it’s being encouraged, as 1,000 pubs across the UK will serve drinks in limited-edition commemorative glasses for this year’s Poppy Appeal, including 194 in the East Midlands.

Marston’s and The Royal British Legion have partnered to create brand new, poppy-themed glasses to raise vital funds for veterans during this year’s Poppy Appeal.

The pint and half-pint glasses are now available to purchase from 1,175 Marston’s pubs across the UK, including 194 in the East Midlands.

Pint glasses cost £2.50 and half pint glasses will cost £2, with 100% of the profits going to The Royal British Legion. Glasses will be available to purchase empty, as well as with drinks to be enjoyed in pubs, before taking them home.

The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with over 180,000 members.

Each year, the Poppy Appeal is launched to raise funds for The Royal British Legion ahead of Remembrance Sunday, with donations being used to provide vital support to the community. 

2023 saw a 35% increase in the number of households requesting assistance, which led to The Royal British Legion supporting 27,000 people and awarding more than £18 million worth of grants to individuals in need.

To find your nearest participating pub, visit: https://www.marstonspubs.co.uk/month-to-remember/