THE ROYAL British Legion and a pacifist group have struck a deal over the controversial laying of white poppies at Aberystwyth’s war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

Red and white poppy wreaths will be laid at the same time this year after an agreement was reached at a meeting held between the Legion and the Aberystwyth Peace and Justice Network.

In past years there has been friction over the network’s decision to lay a white poppy wreath on Remembrance Sunday.

Some British Legion representatives claimed it showed a lack of respect to those from the armed forces who lost their lives.

And last year the white poppy wreath was found dumped in a nearby bin by persons unknown.

The conciliatory meeting was arranged by Aberystwyth Town Council and was chaired by Cllr Alun Wiliams.

He said: “The meeting was extremely amicable and everyone quickly came to an understanding. The town council has a duty to represent everyone in the community in so far as that is possible.