We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and are looking forward to 2026.

 

Here, life continues as we cope with the rather damp and windy Brittany weather. Thankfully the days are getting longer and the nights shorter as we sit in front of nice warm log fires in the evening deciding what to do tomorrow, or as is more often the case what not do tomorrow! For those who have been lucky enough to escape to sunnier climes or spend precious time with family or friends, we wish you happy travels and pleasant journeys home.

 

As February quickly approaches, New Year’s intentions have long been forgotten and the ‘New Year Diet’ has been banished to the cupboard for another year, it is time to think about getting out and enjoying ourselves. So what better way than to join us at our first British Legion Social of 2026.

 

It will, as usual, be held on the first Thursday of the month, Thursday 5th February at 12:00hrs at the Carpaccio Ristorante on Rue du Caire, Pontivy. .

 

There will be the usual topical Quiz and a Raffle, with donations of new raffle prizes, as always, most welcome. So if you have any unwanted Christmas presents you don’t really want to keep, please do bring them along.

 

This is an ideal opportunity to meet new friends or see friends you have not seen for a while and have a good catch up. You do not have to be a member of the RBL to attend, though it would be lovely to continue to increase the number of Branch members, so we have added information on joining the Branch below. We would recommend telephoning as we have found this easiest and the team are most helpful. Please do come along and bring your friends.

 

The venue has asked for the number of attendees, so if you think you will be attending could you please let me know by e-mailing [email protected] with the number attending, by Sunday 1st February. Due to the recent high number of attendees and increasing popularity of the monthly socials, which is very good news and we are most grateful for your support, to ensure you have a seat at lunch please do let us know if you will be attending.

 

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

 

Kind Regards

 

Karen Lockwood

Branch Secretary