Formed in May 1921 - The Royal British Legion is a charity that provides life-long support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families. They are the national custodian of Remembrance, they organise the annual Poppy Appeal, and campaign to improve the lives of the Armed Forces community.
Responding to need
For over 100 years the Royal British Legion has helped serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.
From those who served in the First World War to the men and women of our Armed Forces today, we believe no-one should suffer for having served others.
After the British Legion was formed, members organised themselves into local branches and this system is still in place today.
Today our membership stands at 180,000 spread over branches in the UK and a further 78 worldwide with branches in places as far away as the Falkland Islands and Hong Kong.
The local Remembrance Service will be held on the 12th November at St. Nicholas Church Newport and our Parade, which will form up on Audley Avenue outside the cricket club at 10.15 to march off at 10.20am. Service at the War Graves at Newport Cemetery will be on Saturday 11th November at 11am.
The Poppy Appeal in Newport will commence on Monday 30th October until Remembrance Sunday on 12th November 2023.
If you would like to come and join us in this year’s appeal, please contact Ann Whitfield 01952 813589 or email: annmargaret70barn@gmail.com
