THE Poppy Appeal in Penistone raised in excess of £12,200 - beating last year's collection by more than £800.
Donations made by the people of Penistone and surrounding areas raised a total of £12,268.
Last year's appeal made £11,430.50.
Organiser Maggie Carter said: "I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this year's collection - what a tremendous effort."
Volunteers sold poppies in Tesco and also stood on High Street in all weathers to help achieve the total.
NHS staff knitted and sold poppies, the women's section of the Royal British Legion prepared and distributed tins and boxes, and other volunteers carried out door-to-door collections.
Mayor of Penistone Jonathan Cutts launched the appeal at the end of October.
