See the table below for our calendar for 2026. More details will be advertised on our Facebook page (@rblmidhurst) nearer each event. In the meantime, please message us via Facebook or email [email protected] if you want to get involved.
The Poppy Appeal is always our annual main effort, raising funds to support those who have served our nation. If you have not been involved before and you would like to volunteer to help collect for this year's appeal, please contact us directly or complete the Poppy Appeal volunteers Registration Form.
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Event
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Details
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Saturday
18 April
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Friends of the Armed Forces Family (FAFF!) Breakfast
Come for the coffee, stay for the camaraderie.
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From 10am at Kemaelli’s
Email to let us know you’re coming: [email protected]
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16 to 21 May
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Commonwealth War Graves Week
Tour CWGC sites in Easebourne (16 May), Lodsworth (17 May) and Midhurst (23 May) with a local guide.
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Book places via the CWGC website: Commonwealth War Graves Tours Near You: Book a tour | CWGC
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Friday
22 May
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Op TELIC Commemoration and Dinner
An opportunity for veterans and their families to come together and mark 15 years since the end of UK operations in Iraq.
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Ceremony at the war memorial at 11am. Dinner 7pm at The Royal Oak, Email to book a place for dinner: [email protected]
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Saturday 20 June
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Band Concert
Our most popular event – enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia with the Sussex Band of the RBL.
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Starts at 3pm at the Southdowns Memorial Hall, Midhurst
For tickets visit: Buy tickets – Sussex Band of the Royal British Legion – South Downs National Park Memorial Hall North Street, Midhurst
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Sunday
28 June
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Midhurst Town Cup
Come and meet us at our stall at the Midhurst Town Cup to hear more about the RBL, get involved, or just pick up some merch!
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Details to follow
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Saturday
4 July
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Museum Visit to Winchester
Minibus trip to visit Winchester's Military Museums.
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Email to book a place on the bus: [email protected]
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August
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Commonwealth War Graves Tour
Another opportunity to visit CWGC sites in Easebourne (1 August), Lodsworth (8 August) and Midhurst (9 August) with a local guide.
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Book places via the CWGC website: Commonwealth War Graves Tours Near You: Book a tour | CWGC
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Saturday
12 September
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Poppy Appeal Awards
A chance to present long service awards, update you on the local and national picture, and look forward to the 2026 Appeal.
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From 2pm at the Old Library, Email: [email protected] to register your interest
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Saturday
17 October
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Friends of the Armed Forces Family (FAFF!) Breakfast
Another chance to connect with fellow members of the Armed Forces community
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Details TBC nearer the time
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Dates for Poppy Appeal and Remembrance 2026
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Thursday 22 October
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Poppy Appeal launch
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See details nearer the time on the Remembrance and Poppy Appeal pages of our website:
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Saturday 31 October to
Saturday 7 November
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Poppy Appeal Street Collection window
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Sunday 8 November
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Remembrance Sunday
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Wednesday 11 November
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Armistice Day
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Late November TBC
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Annual General Meeting
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