The future of the poppy appeal in St Albans is in doubt due to nobody coming forward to organise it.

The Royal British Legion has been calling for volunteers to help sell the paper flowers since September last year.

The former organiser resigned following a dispute with the Royal British Legion headquarters.

If the charity is unable to find a new volunteer there is a danger that the appeal may no longer go ahead.

A Legion spokesperson said: "The Royal British Legion is currently seeking a new Poppy Appeal Organiser for St Albans and we welcome volunteers from the local community to come forward.

“Every year our valued volunteers do an amazing job of collecting funds to help those currently serving, those that have served and their families and this will continue each year in St Albans."

The St Albans branch of the Legion was founded in 1921 with the aim of providing financial and social support to all members of the British Armed Forces, as well as their families.

The charity usually raises £80,000 by selling poppies in November to help veterans as young as 19 that are in need by providing crisis grants, family breaks, benefits and advice on money and inquests.

Despite the former organiser being on the committee of the Royal British Legion, the new organiser does not need to have served in the Armed forces.

The role would require people to order and distribute poppies along with overseeing other volunteers.

Find out more about getting involved: www.britishlegion.org.uk