Newbold Royal British Legion
Formation of the Legion
The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 as a caring organisation for those
in need from the Service and ex-Service community. The aims and objectives as
defined in the Royal Charter are set in Article 3 which states:
" The objects for which the Legion is established and incorporated are:
(a)To promote the relief of need and to promote the education of all those who
are eligible for Ordinary Membership of the Legion and their spouses, children
and dependants;
(b )To relieve the need and preserve and protect the mental and emotional health
of the women and children left by those who have fallen in our service;
(c )To relieve suffering, hardship and distress to spouses and dependants of
those serving in Our Navy, Army and Air Forces on Regular, Reserve or Auxiliary
engagements caused by the absence of those serving men and women;
(d)To promote and support schemes for the resettlement, rehabilitation,
retraining and sheltered employment, of all those who are eligible for Ordinary
Membership of the Legion and their
spouses, children and dependants."
The Newbold-on-Avon Branch - Number BR3313
The Branch meets in Newbold Rugby Football Club, Parkfield Road, Newbold-on-Avon,
on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 8.00pm.
Branch Officials are:-
President
W Masters
Chairman & Caseworker D
Parker
Vice-Chairman
J Brazier
Hon. Secretary
J T Aspland
Hon. Treasurer
W Masters
Poppy Appeal Organiser
W Masters
Standard Bearer
J T Aspland
The Wake Sunday Parade is held in June each year, on St Botolph's day.
New members are most welcome.
Please contact Terry Aspland for further information
01788 571804
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