The Basingstoke Branch was founded in 1921 and the Overton Branch in 1922. They amalgamated in 1966.  We have a new Standard, which was blessed and dedicated on by Rev Jane Leese at All Saints Church, Basingstoke on 11 October 2026

Rev Jane Leese blessing and dedicating the new Standard
(Photo courtesy of Snappy Juarez Photography)

The newly dedicated Standard is taken to be placed on the altar

Whilst we are currently a County Supported Branch and rarely hold meetings, the great news is that following our AGM, we will start the process to return to full Branch status. In the short term, you will continue to contact our PoCs.  However, the new Branch Committee details can be found below.

We meet in the Basingstoke Labour Club, Sandys Road, RG22 6AS at 19.30 on an ad hoc basis.  Forthcoming meeting dates are published on our news page

Find us here at Google Maps

You can still become a member of the Royal British Legion online here and join our Branch.  Select Basingstoke & Overton Branch - BR1842 

Become a member of the Royal British Legion  (Postal Application) - Form V4

For any queries involving your membership, you can call 0800 307 7773. Alternatively your membership point of contact is Malcolm Brunsdon who will be pleased to help you.

Our Points of Contact are:

Our Standard Bearer is:

Our Poppy Appeal Organiser is:

Branch Affiliations

On 8th November 2024, the Branch and the Basingstoke Sea Cadets became affiliated.  In the photo, Branch Chairman John Davies is presenting a 'Certificate of Affiliation' to the cadet's Commanding Officer Chief Petty Officer Liz Mitchell