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Communities across the Costa Blanca are coming together this November to honour the fallen and support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2025, with a series of charity events, remembrance services and fundraising celebrations taking place from Javea to Benidorm. The spirit of remembrance and charity is once again flourishing across the Costa Blanca, with a series of heartfelt events organised in aid of the Royal British Legion. In Jalon, a Charity Dance Exercise Class will take place on Friday November 7 at Bar Can Tallerina, beginning at 10am. The event, organised in support of the Royal British Legion, invites everyone to join in — no dancing skills required. Attendees can enjoy breakfast, coffee, cake, live music and a fabulous raffle, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. Brits in Spain prepare for Remembrance Day Last year’s class raised an impressive €1,400 for the Royal British Legion, funds which stayed in Spain to directly assist ex-service personnel and their families in the local area. Members of the Legion’s Javea branch will be present once again, proudly wearing their poppies. The Royal British Legion Javea Branch will also hold its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday November 9, at the Fishermen’s Church in Javea Port, commencing at 3pm. Remembrance Day 2025 in Spain Adding to the season of remembrance, The Royal Society of St George Costa Blanca will host its much-loved Poppy Ball 2025 on Wednesday November 12 at Javea Golf Club. The elegant evening will include a three-course dinner, live entertainment and dancing, with all proceeds going to the Poppy Appeal. Guests will be welcomed from 6.30pm with a complimentary drink, followed by dinner served at 7pm, including half a bottle of wine and water, for €40 per person. From 7.30pm, the lively Kenny’s Musical Cabaret will take to the stage, ensuring a vibrant evening of entertainment and camaraderie. The dress code is DJ or jacket and tie, and attendees are encouraged to wear a poppy in honour of the occasion. Speaking to Euro Weekly News, Reverend Canon Raymond Hodson said: “The Royal Society of St George Costa Blanca first introduced the Poppy Ball before the Covid pandemic, and this will be the third year since we resumed the event.” Royal British Legion: supporting veterans since 1921 Founded in 1921, the Royal British Legion was established to support ex-servicemen and their families following the devastation of the First World War. Today, it continues to provide vital financial, social and emotional support to veterans from all conflicts. The RBL Costa Blanca launched its 2025 Poppy Appeal on Saturday October 18 in Benidorm, running through to Remembrance Day on November 11, when services across the region will honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. At 11am, people throughout Europe will pause for two minutes of silence, reflecting on the fallen from both World Wars and subsequent conflicts. A symbol of remembrance The poppy remains a powerful emblem of remembrance and renewal, inspired by the flowers that grew across the battlefields of Flanders after the First World War. As Reverend Hodson summed up: “Our dinner dance is an enjoyable evening, but above all, it’s about raising funds for a truly worthy cause.” Providing the music for the night will be Kenny Starmer, a talented performer who will serenade guests during dinner before keeping the dance floor lively late into the night. Elsewhere, Olivers Bar in Benidorm’s Old Town has also joined the effort, proudly displaying its poppies and encouraging patrons to donate generously. “Please give what you can — it’s for a great cause,” they shared. The bar is open daily from 11am until 1.15am, closing at 6.30pm on Sundays.
