Royal British Legion

Meet the incredible Roger Brown, who has volunteered for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for over 50 years! When we asked Roger what he’d say to anyone thinking of volunteering, he didn’t hesitate. “Do it, enjoy it, get the satisfaction of your part in the Act of Remembrance of Never Forget. “It's not just putting money in the Poppy tins, people want to talk. We also have to remember the RBL do brilliant work in the background all the year round.” For Roger, volunteering for the Poppy Appeal is a family tradition inspired by his Grandmother’s husband, James West, who was tragically lost at the Battle of the Somme. Roger’s Grandfather (his Grandmother’s second husband) and father both dedicated much of their lives to the Market Harborough RBL branch and supporting the Poppy Appeal. Each served in various branch roles and both had the honour of representing the branch at RBL’s Festival of Remembrance in 1945 and 1979 respectively. Roger learned the importance of their service, and began collecting for poppies with them as a child in the 1950s, and returns year after year. With service to the Poppy Appeal spanning over 79 years across the generations of Roger’s family, we are so grateful for their commitment and support. Want to play your part? Sign up to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in 2025: https://lnkd.in/eK4_i4Cq

Volunteer for the 2025 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal! Every year thousands of amazing volunteers join forces to support the Poppy Appeal and help collect millions of pounds in donations. As a Poppy Appeal Organiser or Poppy Appeal Collector you can make a real difference, working with others in your local community to distribute poppies and help raise vital funds to support the Armed Forces community. Register to volunteer online and join the team for the 2025 Poppy Appeal ?? https://lnkd.in/eawa9sXs

Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King ?? As patron of the Royal British Legion and Commander in Chief of the British Armed Forces, we are immensely thankful for The King's faithful service and unwavering dedication to the Armed Forces. Today we join the entire Armed Forces community in wishing The King a very happy birthday, from all of us at RBL.

Thank you for supporting the 2024 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Every day the Armed Forces community come to RBL for expert advice and practical support. From providing mental health support to those in crisis to helping those wounded or recovering from injury, your poppy ensures we can be there to support veterans, serving personnel and their families whenever they need us. With special thanks to our dedicated volunteers and Poppy Appeal collectors who work tirelessly to give everyone the opportunity to wear a poppy, and help the Royal British Legion continue its vital work.

How to recycle your poppy ?? If you have a plastic-free poppy, these can be recycled in ordinary household paper and card collections. If you have a poppy containing single-use plastic, you can drop it off at Sainsbury's for recycling until 23 November. Just look out for a poppy recycling box in your nearest store.

“Remembrance reminds us of what has gone before and provides an opportunity to consider what we want for our future.” Writing in The Times, RBL Director General Mark Atkinson reflects on what Remembrance means in a modern society. Read more here (￡): https://lnkd.in/e7FXHY9d

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. #ArmisticeDay #Remembrance

Today at The Cenotaph His Majesty King Charles III led the nation's Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The King - Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces - was joined by other members of The Royal Family, as well as representatives of the Armed Forces and the Commonwealth for the National Service of Remembrance and the Two Minute Silence. This was followed by the annual march past the Cenotaph. Organised by the Royal British Legion, it saw ten thousand British and Commonwealth veterans and civilian members of the Armed Forces community honouring the fallen of the British Armed Forces involved in the two World Wars and all conflicts since. Photos 1: UK MOD ? Crown copyright 2024

We hope everyone enjoyed the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance tonight. What was your highlight? This year's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall commemorated the 80th anniversary of key WW2 battles such as D-Day, marked a decade since UK forces ended combat operations in Afghanistan, and we paid tribute to the children of those that serve in the Armed Forces. Thank you to our wonderful host Adrian Lester, and to all the music artists and military bands who helped make the evening so special. If you missed it, or would like to watch it again, you can watch on BBC iPlayer. #FestivalOfRemembrance #Remembrance

Tune in to BBC One at 9pm for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance as we come together to honour the service of past and present military personnel, and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year’s event will celebrate the remarkable men and women who fought in WW2 in 1944. We will welcome veterans from campaigns in Normandy and Monte Cassino to Kohima and Imphal in East Asia into the Royal Albert Hall, and also hear stories from those that fought in more recent conflicts a decade since UK forces ended combat operations in Afghanistan. Hosted by Adrian Lester. there will be inspiring displays of military music from The Central Band of the Royal Air Force and the Bands of HM Royal Marines, along with performances from Sir Tom Jones, Jack Savoretti, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Samantha Barks, Alexandra Burke and Jake Isaac. Who will you be thinking of as you watch this evening? ?? Watch at 9pm on BBC One ?? Stream on BBC iPlayer