Clubs and organisations in Norwich are being urged get sticking in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Poppies4Kits has launched the appeal with the aim to get all local sports clubs wearing a poppy during their matches both this year and in future years.

The poppies themselves are self-adhesive woven fabric patches and work by peeling off the backing, sticking it to a kit and then removing it after the match - leaving no damage.

Kevin Borrett, of Poppies4Kits, said: 'After seeing the premier league stars raise thousands by having their shirts embroidered with the poppy emblem, we thought it would be a fantastic idea if all youth clubs could follow the lead of the premier league clubs and have a poppy on their shirts.

'The problem we acknowledged is that to have embroidery onto a shirt is not only permanent, but an expensive option, so we developed the self-adhesive woven patch.

'Even spectators can apply these to their garments and then remove after the event.

'We want to raise awareness and give the appeal a massive boost, especially in this centenary year, for which we have a special 100 years poppy.'

All profits will go towards to the RBL's Poppy Appeal and the team behind Poppies4Kits has already surpassed their aim to reach £10,000.

Local league Norwich United under 8s has already used the stickers, as well as other clubs including the Norfolk and Suffolk Youth League and the Ipswich and Suffolk Youth League.

Poppies4Kits is working in support of the RBL to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal and a minimum of 60p from every poppy sold will go to the national charity.

Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day, is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of the First World War to remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. It takes place on November 11.

• For more information or to buy the poppies visit www.poppies4kits.co.uk, follow @Poppies4Kits on Twitter and use the hashtag #PeelStickPlay, find on Facebook at www.facebook.com/poppies4kits or email info@poppies4kits.co.uk. Photos sent in may be displayed on the website.

• Have you been raising money for a charity close to your heart? Contact reporter Polly Grice by emailing polly.grice@archant.co.uk.