More than 2,000 collectors hit London’s streets in aid of the Poppy Appeal.
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More than 2,000 collectors hit London’s streets in aid of the Poppy Appeal.
Read moreA team of thirteen serving military wounded, injured and sick (WIS) personnel and veterans are preparing for a life-changing expedition in the Himalayas which will form part of their psychological and physical recovery.
Read moreArmy veteran Dan Smith, 39, is embarking on an epic solo challenge paddling the length of Great Britain to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Read moreGreene King is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership with The Royal British Legion to support the charity’s Thank You campaign marking the centennial anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Read moreSurrey County Cricket Club and The Royal British Legion have joined forces to recognise the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War as part of the Legion’s national ‘Thank You’ movement.
Read moreThe National Service of Remembrance, held at The Cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, ensures that no-one is forgotten as the nation unites to honour all who have suffered or died in war.
Read moreThe Royal British Legion hosts the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 10 November to commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
Read more4th of July sees a new drop-in café open its doors to veterans and their carers at The Royal British Legion Pop-in, Plymouth..
Alzheimer’s Society research shows that 850,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. The Legion recognises the need of dedicated care for our beneficiaries and their carers that are living with dementia.
Read moreA new hub for The Royal British Legion’s services for West Wales has opened in Carmarthen.
Operating from the Ty Myrddin building in the town centre, the office will host a Welfare Officer and Membership Support Officer, delivering services to the beneficiary community and growing membership footprint in West Wales. It will also host regular clinics from specialist Legion staff to assist with war pensions, independent living and benefits and money advice.
Read moreAfter her husband took his own life, the Legion stepped in to support Chantelle and her young family.
Together since they were 16 years old, Chantelle married her husband Ryan in 1998 and they became parents to two girls, Rosie and Daisy. Ever since she had known Ryan he had been involved in the Territorial Army (TA) and loved serving in the military, following in his brother’s and father’s footsteps.
Ryan was unable to join the Army full time due to being deaf in one ear yet he was proud to serve in the TA and progressed his career in medicine as an operating department practitioner, eventually working at the local hospital.
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