Participating Marston’s pubs - including Tenby’s Crown Inn, and the Royal British Legion are launching brand new, limited-edition commemorative glasses for this year’s Poppy Appeal, with RBL ambassador Ross Kemp encouraging punters to get their hands on one this November.

Following last year’s Raise a Glass campaign, which raised over £94,000 for the charity, Marston’s is aiming to raise crucial funds and awareness, in support of the Armed Forces community.

This year’s glasses, available in pint (£3) and half-pint (£2.50) sizes, feature exclusive artwork designed by Royal Marine veteran and artist Colin Waite. Colin served in the Falklands conflict, and now immortalises his experiences into powerful illustrations. His 2025 design shows poppies blooming across the rugged Falklands landscape. The glasses will be available in 178 pubs across Wales.

Kemp’s connection to the RBL stems from his grandfather serving in the Second World War, and his grandmother spending her final years in a RBL care home. Over the years, he has actively championed the RBL’s work, from meeting veterans to joining military units in training, to helping raise awareness of the Poppy Appeal.

He said: “I’m immensely proud to support this year’s Raise a Glass campaign, and it was an honour to be with Colin when he saw his designs on the glasses for the very first time. I want to encourage as many people as possible to raise a glass to thank our veterans this November.

“For me, this campaign is personal - my family has been supported by the Royal British Legion, and I know how much their work means to so many. Every glass sold helps ensure that veterans, serving personnel, and their families get the support they deserve.”

The limited-edition glasses will be available in pubs from November 2nd until 11th.

To find your nearest participating pub, visit: marstonspubs.co.uk/raise-a-glass