The Royal British Legion

Shipdham Branch of The Royal British Legion has been in existence for many years, and is one of the foremost active societies in the village.

The Royal British Legion is the nation’s main charity that has supported all serving and ex-service personnel and their dependants since its formation in 1921.

Shipdham RBL has some 30 members and meets at The Golden Dog public house every 3rd Monday of each month (except August), at 8pm.

Membership is not limited to service or ex-service persons, and many of our members have never served in the military.  All persons are welcome at our meetings, they tend to be lively discussions and all suggestions are debated before democratic decisions are taken.

Shipdham RBL perform many welfare functions every year, and our dedicated Welfare Officers can always help those in need through their detailed knowledge of the state and local welfare organisations.

Shipdham RBL has annual events which it organises, these are:

St. George’s Day – 23rd April

Heritage Centre Cheese & Wine Party – Saturday 21st July

Remembrance Day – Sunday 11th November

Christmas Tree Festival – Early December

RBL Christmas Raffle – 3rd Monday in December

Other events are organised during the year to raise funds for various organisations or celebrations.  2012 will be Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and no doubt we will be involved in an event to celebrate this event.

 

If you wish to know more about us and what we do please contact one of the persons below

 

FIND OUT MORE:

 

Chairman – Squadron Leader (RAF Retd.) W J Fawcett (Bill) - 01362 820102

Vice Chairman – Mr. D D Dodd (Donny) – 01362 820256

Secretary – Mrs. K Holmes (Karen) – 01362 822042

Treasurer – Mrs. K Fawcett (Kate) – 01362 820102

Membership Secretary – Mr. D Head (Derek) – 01362 854557

Welfare Officer – Squadron Leader (RAF Retd) J Doel (John) – 01362 820193

Deputy Welfare Officer – Mr. J Sutherland (John) – 01362 694834

Poppy Appeal Organiser – Mr. P Dodd (Peter) – 01362 822042

Standard Bearer – Mr. D D Dodd (Donny) – 01362 820256