Keith Shoat was a welcome sight in Braintree each November for the past 69 years while he collected for the Poppy Appeal outside George Yard Shopping Centre. The charitable pensioner raised tens of thousands of pounds for the Poppy Appeal. Remembered - Keith Shoat is being remembered by his close friend for the first Poppy Appeal since he passed away“I think it is very important to support our services. To celebrate his memory in the first Poppy Appeal since his passing, Mr Shoat’s close friend and carer Tony has stepped forward to keep Keith’s memory alive. “Standing here this year to collect for the Poppy Appeal in his place is my way of honouring him and keeping his memory alive.

Source: The Times November 09, 2025 20:55 UTC