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About Burton-upon-Trent Branch |
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Burton-upon-Trent Branch was formed in
1921, the same year as The Royal British Legion and it is one of the
oldest branch's in North Staffordshire along with the Legion it is
celebrating it's 85th Anniversary . The branch standard carries the
honour of the 75th Anniversary Streamer Pennant.
The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 and is the nation’s premier
ex-service charity. Its objects include promoting the welfare of
ex-service men and women and their dependents and relieving hardship
among them where it exists; raising and distributing money for these
purposes; assisting serving men and women to return to civilian life.
The branch carries out these objectives locally, from visiting the
sick to obtaining grants for welfare purposes or arranging
convalescence. Remember you don’t have to be a Legion Member to ask for
help from us.
 The
Branch organizes the annual Poppy Collection in local areas and the
annual Remembrance Parade on the second Sunday of November.
This year’s Parade, will once again be led by the Rolls-Royce (Derby)
Band, and will start and finish at the Town Hall. All those taking part
are asked to assemble at 0920 hrs for the march off at 0940 hrs,
arriving at St Modwen’s Parish Church for the Service of Remembrance at
1015 hrs prior to the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 1100
hrs.
A complimentary bus will, once again, be provided by Arriva, and a
Buffet lunch will be served in the Town Hall following the Presentation
of Trophies to service Cadets, the Prize Draw will also take place.
The Branch also observes the TWO MINUTES
SILENCE at 11:00 am on 11th November at the War Memorial. |
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