The Poppy Factory will mark its centenary in Richmond with a series of special events to celebrate 100 years of employment support for veterans and their families.

Hosted, centenary-themed discovery sessions are running weekly at the charity's visitor centre in Petersham Road throughout spring and summer. The factory team are also inviting members of the public to join a free open day on Monday 22 June at the start of Armed Forces Week.

On-site theatrical performances, expert talks and unique events are also planned for the second half of the anniversary year, with details to be announced.

Guests are encouraged to learn more about the unique story of The Poppy Factory, its ongoing role in the Remembrance tradition and the people it supports today, including veterans and family members who face some of the most challenging situations in the Armed Forces community.

Amanda Shepard, Chief Executive of The Poppy Factory said: "Reaching our centenary in Richmond is an incredibly proud moment for everyone connected to The Poppy Factory. For 100 years, this site has been a place of opportunity — supporting thousands of veterans and their families to build new futures after service.

"While our roots are firmly in Richmond, our work today reaches veterans across the UK, and our commitment to them has never been stronger.

"As we look ahead, our centenary is not just about celebrating our past, but about renewing our promise to be there for the Armed Forces community for generations to come."

Guests who buy tickets for the visitor centre or choose to donate during the free open day will be supporting the charity's national Veteran and Family Services. Last year, The Poppy Factory helped more than 1,200 people to make progress on the path to employment, across the UK.

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Hot drinks, cakes and unique gifts will be available to buy during hosted sessions and on the open day in June.

Visit www.poppyfactory.org/richmond-100 to find out more and book tickets.

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