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Raise money by carrying out your normal shop
Supporters of The Royal British Legion are being encouraged touse Give as you Live™ as an easy wayto donate to the Legion.The scheme allows people who are shopping online, buying theitems they normally would, to give money to the Legion at the sametime.How does it work? Give as you Live retai...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:20:27 GMT
Karrimor Great Trail Challenge
We're proud to announce that Karrimor has chosenThe Royal British Legion as their nominated charity for a brand newtrail running event in the Lake District.The Karrimor Great Trail Challenge will take place on Sunday 17June 2012, featuring 10km, half marathon and marathon distances -all staged on th...
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:17:05 GMT
Legion grant supports new welfare facility
A new welfare facility has been officially openedfor 4 Medical Regiment and 22 Field Hospital thanks to a £20,000grant from The Royal British Legion external grantsprogramme. ...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:29:29 GMT
A brighter future for Early Service Leavers
The Royal British Legion has provided start-up funding for atransition programme to help Early Service Leavers (ESLs) find andremain in employment.The Future Horizons programme, which is being run by aconsortium of ex-Service charities and welfare to workorganisations, supports Service men and women...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:17:44 GMT
Service to mark 70th anniversary of fall of Singapore
Children of the Far East Prisoners Of War (COFEFOW) will hold aservice today at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshireto mark the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore to Japaneseforces during World War II.The National Memorial Arboretum is part of TheRoyal British Legion's family...
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:52:52 GMT
Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee vacancies
The Minister for Veterans is seeking to make voluntary publicappointments throughout the UK.There are currently vacancies for volunteer Chairmen and membersof the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee. The committees area regional network set up to help veterans, serving personnel andtheir famili...
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:14:02 GMT
District Spain North's Poppy Appeal total announced
DistrictSpain North's Poppy Appeal has raised an incredible 134,131.18euros for the 2011 Poppy Appeal, which represents a 25% increase onlast year's total. District Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator Tony Dengate (pictured)thanked local Legion branches, members and businesses for theirinvaluable help ac...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:23:29 GMT
Legion sends loyal greetings to our Royal Patron
The Royal BritishLegion sent the following message to Her Majesty The Queen, atBuckingham Palace, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of heraccession to the throne on Monday 6 February."The Royal British Legion sends to Your Majesty,our Patron, loyal greetings and the warmest congratu...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:56:24 GMT
Army v Navy rugby match at Twickenham
Since 1878 the Armyand Royal Navy have competed for Service rugby supremacy, andfrom 1920 the battle ground has been Twickenham Stadium.In last year's thriller theBritish Army triumphed. They will be keen to retain theirsilverware, while the Navy will be itching to get back to winningways....
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:34:18 GMT
Military wives raise over half a million pounds for Service charities
It was one of the greatest success stories of 2011 and today, tocelebrate reaching the half million pound mark, Gareth Malone andhis Military Wives Choir presented a cheque for £503,985 to theirtwo nominated military charities, The Royal British Legion andSSAFA Forces Help. The money was raised exc...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:01 GMT
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:04:43 +0000
St George’s Day Gala Ticket Offer
The St George’s Day Gala at the Royal Albert Hall is always a popular event and today we have a special ticket offer for Royal British Legion supporters.
The event is presented by John Humphrys and features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and Royal Choral Society.
Performances on the day will include:
WALTON Crown Imperial
ADAMS The Holy City
VAUGHAN [...]
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:02:10 +0000
Meet the author event at The NMA
This Sunday Alan Higgins will be at The NMA to talk about, and sign, his book ‘Tommy at Gommecourt: A Biography of a WWI Soldier’.
‘Tommy at Gommecourt’ is the diary of Alan’s grandfather, Tommy Higgins, who served in the 1st/5th North Stafford Regiment during the First World War.
Through Alan, Tommy describes the life and battles [...]
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:21:28 +0000
Calling all runners
We have a small number of places available for the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon on 11th March.
The adidas Silverstone half marathon takes place at the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit. Brought to you by the team responsible for the Virgin London Marathon this race has quickly become a popular event both for new and seasoned [...]
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:29:10 +0000
Highest accolades for our Armed Forces personnel
Representatives from HM Armed Forces will be honoured today at Buckingham Palace.
Lance Corporal John Watson, of the Royal Marines, and Major Daniel Reeve, of The Rifles will receive the Military Cross for services in Afghanistan.
Captain Steven Jones, of the Army Air Corps, will be honoured with the Air Force Cross and Lance Corporal Sebastian Wyton-De [...]
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:21:33 +0000
Tributes to the fallen
Tributes to fallen airman Ryan Tomlin, 21, from Hemel Hemsptead have begun pouring in. As always, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Another life lost too soon defending our great nation- RIP
Legion Never Forget Tribute Funds are there so you can create a special place to remember a loved [...]
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:17:17 +0000
Happy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day must be a very difficult day for those whose partners are serving abroad while the rest of the country is celebrating. Our thoughts are with those of you who are waiting for your partners, husbands and wives to return home safe and sound.
Luckily for one of our Military Wives Choir members, Laura, her [...]
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:54:08 +0000
WWI loo paper diaries
I’ve just been reading a quirky story this morning of Sapper Edward Sigrist, 27, from Essex, who kept a daily record of his experiences in France and Belgium from 1917 to 1919 on toilet paper!
His diaries have finally been translated from an archaic form of shorthand by Pamela Dunmore, one of just a few people [...]
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:27:01 +0000
Profile: British Forces Broadcasting Service
As kind of a #FollowFriday today I am recommending everyone take a few minutes to visit the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) website.
Set up to entertain and inform Britain’s Armed Forces around the world, BFBS is also a registered charity. They have radio and television stations and run Combined Service Entertainment which provides 140 live [...]
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:56:21 +0000
Meet Amanda Prowse at the signing of her book ‘Poppy Day’
This Valentine’s Day meet Amanda Prowse at the signing of her book ‘Poppy Day’ in Selfridges London. ’Poppy Day’ tells the story of army wife, Poppy, whose world is thrown into chaos when her husband is taken hostage on his first tour of Afghanistan.
The story gives an insight into life beneath the uniform, a peek at [...]
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:58:32 +0000
Personnel Recovery Facility opens in Germany
The first Personnel Recovery Facility for British Forces Germany opened its doors on 1 February 2012.
The new facility at Normandy Barracks, Sennelager, will provide residential accommodation for 9 wounded, injured or sick personnel and also has capacity for a further 6 day attendees.
The location of Sennelager was chosen for this facility so that it can [...]
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:23 +0000
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Twitter / PoppyLegion
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:04:43 +0000
PoppyLegion: Did you know the Legion helped 12000 beneficiaries in the past 3 months! That's over 120 every day!
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:23:50 +0000
PoppyLegion: New Blog post - St George's Day Gala ticket offer http://t.co/FIF2jK7a
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:16:31 +0000
PoppyLegion: RT @DefenceIQ: Russell Thomson speaking about @PoppyLegion's work at #IAVs (and his 'open with a joke' strategy paid off brilliantly!) h ...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:16:03 +0000
PoppyLegion: @JKBooks4u Ok will take a look
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:53:47 +0000
PoppyLegion: @Milwiveschoir I know its great news! Enjoy yourselves tonight you all deserve it :-)
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:50:56 +0000
PoppyLegion: RT @Milwiveschoir: @PoppyLegion thank you x x did you see the Government have extended the VAT waiver on sales of the single until 31st ...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:49:40 +0000
PoppyLegion: We've all got our fingers crossed for the @Milwiveschoir who are up for a #BritAward tonight. Good luck ladies!
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:46:22 +0000
PoppyLegion: New blog post - A meet the author event at the @Nat_Mem_Arb http://t.co/eJr3OGFT
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:26:11 +0000
PoppyLegion: @kateonthinice it sounds great - I might drop you an e-mail with an idea in the next few days.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:45:44 +0000
PoppyLegion: @kirvine_UK ah I think I'm out of fish jokes/puns. Will try harder next week!
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:44:36 +0000
PoppyLegion: @kateonthinice sounds interesting thanks for letting me know - I'll mention it to some of the bloggers we work with
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:39:15 +0000
PoppyLegion: @DefenceGirl that observation has been made a couple of times today!
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:27:58 +0000
PoppyLegion: @kirvine_UK like it. What do you call a Fish with no eyes? Fsssshhhh #ExtraDadJoke
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:26:35 +0000
PoppyLegion: @DefenceGirl yip she's gone but normal service will continue I promise :-)
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:22:23 +0000
PoppyLegion: How does a man get his hair cut on the moon?...Eclipse it! #DadJokeMonday
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:53:03 +0000
PoppyLegion: New blog post - 'Calling all runners' - we have places left for the Silverstone half marathon next month http://t.co/Guy8F6Dd
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:38:15 +0000
PoppyLegion: @HellenBach yes very good thank you, nice and quiet.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:01:44 +0000
PoppyLegion: @Pandazzy a slightly belated Happy Birthday to you! Glad you had a nice day.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:01:07 +0000
PoppyLegion: Morning all. Did you all have a nice weekend?
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:19:12 +0000
PoppyLegion: RT @forcesdiscounts: @PoppyLegion Can you please help with a retweet? Free to join discount website for Veterans + optional ID Card http ...
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:48:53 +0000
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:04:43 +0000
Events in December
Saturday 3rd December – Christmas Draw – Draw starts at 8pm, with last tickets at 7:30pm Friday 9th December – 7:30pm - Quiz Night £2 entry fee –
Sent: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:32:04 GMT
November
Quiz Night Friday 11th November at 7:30 pm £2 per head. All proceeds to Poppy Appeal Armistice Day 11/11/11 form up at 10:40 at Deal Cemetery Remembrance
Sent: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:39:08 GMT
New Flash
REPORTS OF THE DEMISE OF THE CLUB ARE UNFOUNDED. Contrary to what you may have read on the posters outside newspaper shops. The Club is NOT closing. The
Sent: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:21:49 GMT
Battle of Britian Sunday
Sunday 18th September. Chocks away at 12 noon. Buffet with collection for Poppy Appeal;, Entertainment and Happy Hour. Malcolm Wells Secretary Visit our
Sent: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:20:20 GMT
Quiz Night
I really am having a bad time I have lost a month somewhere. The Quiz is Friday 12th August 2011 at 7:30 pm £2 a head Winners Prizes and Raffle. All proceeds
Sent: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:34:11 GMT
Quiz
Who noticed the tying error? The quiz is in fact on Friday 12th July and NOT 13th..Sorry! Malcolm Wells Secretary Visit our website at
Sent: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:42:19 GMT
VJ Day
Sunday 21st August: Celebrate VJ Day from 12 noon onwards with a Buffet, Entertainment, Raffle. No entry charge. Malcolm Wells Secretary Visit our website at
Sent: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:14:17 GMT
Quiz
Friday 13th August at 7:30 pm. Quiz Night. £2 entry fee. Winners’ Prizes, Raffle. All proceeds to the Poppy Appeal Malcolm Wells Secretary Visit our website
Sent: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:31:17 GMT
Entertainment
Saturday 7th August at 8 pm: the ever popular “One Man and His Music”. £3.50 Malcolm Wells Secretary Visit our website at <http://www.rbldowns.org.uk/>
Sent: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:29:16 GMT
Deal Carnival
The Club will be open on the evening of Thursday 28th July the night of Deal Carnival Malcolm Wells Secretary Visit our website at
Sent: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:36 GMT
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