- Congratulations to the Berkhamsted Tring and District Branch for winning the title of best large branch at the Herts County Conference in January. The award is testament to the dedication of the Branch committee as well as all those members that support the branch throughout the year. Thanks to all, in particular those that work tirelessly to support the poppy appeal. Photos of our Branch chairman and secretary receiving this award are in the Photo Gallery.
- Poppy Appeal: Last year's appeal across Berkhamsted and Tring raised in excess of £60,000. Thank you all for your generosity!
A special thank you to Mr Harry Streeter for his kind and generous donation in support of Lydia Hemmings who ran the 2024 London Marathon in aid of the RBL.
- Silent Soldiers: Silent Soldiers have been erected around Berkhamsted to remember those unknown men and women who died whilst in service. The first of the these silent soldiers was installed in 2022 at the Hall Park end of the town and the second in 2023 at the Northchurch end of Berkhamsted. The formal unveiling was carried out by Gagan Mohindra, the former MP for South West Hertfordshire and was well attended by members and the local community. (Photos in Photo Gallery)
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RBL Centenary Pennant: To mark 100 years of the British Legion, the Centenary Pennant for the RBL Standard was awarded to the RBL Berkhamsted, Tring & District Branch. The Pennant will be paraded with the Standard on every occasion it is used.
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Membership of Other Branches: A recent change in the rules means that if you are an Branch Member, you can also join up to 3 other branches; at no additional cost (however the new Branch may charge you their fee-usually £2). If interested please use the email address below to Membership Services, inform them who you are and quote your membership number then request joining the other Branch(s) of your choice. membershipservices@britishlegion.org.uk
Diary Dates (2025):
- Saturday 25th January: Hertfordshire Annual RBL County Conference
- Thursday 8th May: VE Day
- Friday 16th - Sunday 18th May: National RBL Conference (Harrogate)
- Saturday 14th June: Trooping The Colour (Official King's Birthday Parade, 10am)
- Saturday 28th June: Armed Forces Day
- Friday 15th August: VJ Day
- Late October: Official Launch of 2025 Poppy Appeal
- Sunday 9th November: Remembrance Sunday
- Tuesday 11th November: Remembrance Day
- Friday 14th November: King Charles's Birthday
- Sunday 23rd November: Branch AGM (10am at Berkhamsted Social Club, formally RBL Club)
- NB: All Branch Committee meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm at the RBL Club Berkhamsted
