Below is a list of dates for your diary on what's happening in the Somme Branch of

The Royal British Legion.

Dates for 2019

Christmas market Arras December 14th 15.30hrs

This will be an informal gathering meeting under the eves of the Bellfroi at 1530hrs. Arras looks stunning with its Christmas fanfare, and it will be a good chance for us to get to know each other a little better. There maybe a chance to continue into the night and share a meal, please contact Janice Bedford if you are interested in a meal, otherwise we will be the girls with a poppy and probably mulled wine under the eves.

Dates for 2020

Easter Monday 13th April 16hrs   - Cancelled Covid-19

Easter fun and games,prize for the best Easter bonnet/hat.Cake and sandwich sale.

3 Rue Lepage

Mailly Maillet                                                                                                                             

Sunday 14th June - cancelled Covid -19

Queens birthday afternoon tea, tea and cake sale, book stall and games.

details to follow.

ANNUAL EVENTS 

We will keep you updated while the Covid-19 pandemic continues

Every 30th June we host  "The Somme Dinner" in comradeship just as the British army did on the eve of battle of the Somme in 1916.

Every 1st July the Royal British Legion Somme Branch with the assistance of the British Embassy Paris, hold a Service of Remembrance at the Thiepval Memorial to commemorate the First day of the 1916 Battle of the Somme.

Please see the  Branch REMEMBRANCE page for updated information.

Every 10th November the Somme Branch holds its annual "Sing-a-long Supper"

This year it will be held at:- 

La Taverne du Cochon Sale

29 Rue d'Albert

80300 AUTHUILLE.

4 courses + 1/4 carafe of wine for 25 euros per person.

Bookings via the Commitee, Isabelle Blake.

Every 11th November the Somme Branch hold a Service of Remembrance at the Thiepval Memorial.

All are welcome to attend.

The service normally commences around 10.40am. RBL Branch and ex service organisations Standards are welcome to attend.

Attendees are advised that there is no seating provided at this event and very limited parking so early arrival suggested.

 Any Standard bearers wishing to attend our remembrance Ceremonies are very welcome to participate, please contact the Somme secretary for more information.