The Branch has a regular coffee morning in the Coppice Street Legion Hall (SP7 8PF) every Thursday morning from 1000 to 1130 except Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Anyone, including non-members, is welcome to attend for some warm company and refreshment. Current events are publicised at the meetings.
Below is a list of dates for your diary on what's happening in the Shaftesbury and District Branch of The Royal British Legion. Also keep an eye on our two notice boards in the town - outside Jean's sweet shop in Bell Street, and opposite the GPO in Angel Lane.
Updated 6 February 2024
Forecast of Events
Thursday 8 February 2024 - Final Presentation, by Barry Brown: “Samuel Cunard, the Man, the Company and the Ships”, followed by Ploughman’s lunch. This is the last presentation to be arranged.
Friday 23 February 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Friday 22 March 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Thursday 25 April 2024 - 109th anniversary of ANZAC Day.
Friday 26 April 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Wednesday 8 May 2024 - VE Day.
Friday 31 May 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Thursday 6 June 2024 - 80th anniversary of D Day. Special event arranged, details later.
Friday 28 June 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Saturday 29 June 2024 - Armed Forces Day
June - August Holidays
Thursday 15 August 2024 - VJ Day.
Sunday 15 September 2024 – Battle of Britain Sunday
Friday 27 September 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Friday 25 October 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Sunday 10 November - Remembrance Day
Monday 11 November 2024 - 11/11/11 ceremony outside the Town Hall.
Thursday 14 November 2024 - Branch AGM 1030
Friday 29 November 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Friday 13 December 2024 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.