Royal British Legion Mears Ashby and Sywell branch

All set for the Earls Barton carnival

Evening all,

A short service will be held at Earls Barton War Memorial at 10.00 hrs on Thursday 6 Jun 24, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

All are welcome

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Evening all,

A reminder of the recruitment night in the Saxon Tavern in Earls Barton on Thursday.

Open to all veterans and non-veterans interested in joining the RBL.

A good turn out for Armistice Day on Saturday at 11:00! ⚔️⚔️

This awesome piece of art work was drawn by 12 year Fionn.

It’s so important that the next generation understand the reason for Armistice day.

Thank you Fionn

Lest we forget

The Branch is out collecting for the Poppy appeal today at Aldi.

All ready for Craig to bring home the trophy tomorrow 😂😂🏆🏆🏎️🏎️

All set up at Earls Barton Carnival today!

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Good evening all,

The Branch AGM is being held at 19.30 hrs on Monday 12 December 22 at the Aviator Hotel, Sywell.

Members of the Royal British Legion will at the war memorial in Earls Barton for a 1 minutes silence in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 8pm on Sunday 18th September.

A floral tribute will also be laid by the Parish Council. Members of the public are invited to join us.

Hi all,

We’ll be getting together for a few Christmas drinks at the old Swan in Earls Barton on Monday 20th at 1930.

Armistice Day 2021.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
🙏

Looking good now 👍🏻❤️

If I can get a water supply, I’ll pressure wash the block paving surround too. Have brushed and treated it today to help clear some of the weathering marks, moss lichen etc 😊

Hi all

Please see below a message about the centenary stars event:

Hi All,

I hope you’re all doing well.

I appreciate that we are at the start of an extremely busy period but could I please ask that you cascade the following to your members and volunteers:

“It’s just one week to go until the Centenary Stars go live! Join us at 1500hrs on Wednesday 29 September as we celebrate the Royal British Legion’s centenary year, acknowledge those who have been nominated in the Reward and Recognition scheme and give a big thank you to all the fantastic people who make RBL so brilliant!

The afternoon is set to be very entertaining with films, interviews and a few celebrity surprises, so grab yourself some goodies and get together with colleagues, members and volunteers to join us for this online celebration.

To watch the show, simply follow this link at 1500hrs on 29 September: https://rblcentenarystars.co.uk”

Many thanks,

Lawrence

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G'day all,

It looks like that I will be joining you at the above.

I needed to wet my lips last night and spoke to Polly at the Saxon Tavern, she will arrange to be open on the 20th which will enable walkers to use the toilet if anyone is desperate plus the bar will be open.

Polly is also planning to hold a coffee morning for the Poppy Appeal this year something which the Saxon Tavern has done in previous years.

Katrina, as Branch Chaplain, is planning to attend as Jenny our Vicar is away.

Best regards

Mike

Today marks 76 years since VJ Day. Join us as we remember and pay tribute to forgotten British and Commonwealth forces who served in the Far East and ultimately brought an end to the Second World War.

We know that the recent events in Afghanistan may be distressing and difficult for those who served there. You’re not alone. We’re here for you, your family and all those you served with. If you, or someone you know is struggling please call us 0808 802 8080 or visit www.rbl.org.uk.

Hi All

There will be regular meetings of the Mears Ashby and Sywell branch members on the second monday of each month at the following address:

Aviator Hotel
1 Wellingborough Rd,
Northampton
NN6 0BN

Dates for each meeting are:

09/08/2021
13/09/2021
11/10/2021
08/11/2021
13/12/2021
10/01/2022
14/02/2022
14/03/2022
11/04/2022
09/05/2022
13/06/2022
11/07/2022
08/08/2022
12/09/2022
10/10/2022
14/11/2022
12/12/2022

Hi all

There will be a branch meeting at the Sywell Aviator Hotel on Monday 12th July at 1930.

BR

Mike Nichols
Branch Chairman

George Arthur Roberts was one of our earliest volunteers, branch founders and an incredible soldier and fireman. Serving in both World Wars, he played a huge role in helping us support the Armed Forces community for many years, ultimately being awarded lifetime membership for his military Service, charitable work, anti-racism campaigning and being an all-round ambassador for those desperate to have their voices heard by society. George, we salute you!

Today marks 71 years since the start of the Korean War, a conflict that has never formally ended. Read Bill Fox’s story to find out what it was like to serve there and join us as we remember those who served and sacrificed in this war and ensure that their contribution is never forgotten. ➡️ rbl.org.uk/stories/serving-in-the-korean-war

This week, we are shining the spotlight on several Army recipients of Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Colour Sergeant Jamie Lambie has been awarded an MBE for his compassion and support to injured recruits undergoing rehabilitation during training.

A Platoon Sergeant at the Parachute Regiment Training Company, CSgt Lambie is in charge of the rehabilitation platoon. Having been an injured recruit in 2003, his own experience has motivated him to give something back by investing in the trainee paratroopers.

Read more about CSgt Lambie here: http://ow.ly/sLCd50F9LE5