A very big Thank You to everybody who supported the 2025 Poppy Appeal.

As at 16th December 2025 we have raised in excess of £29,000. The Poppy Appeal year end is 30th September, 2026 so there is still time to increase this.

Below is a list of dates for your diary on what's happening in the Harpenden Branch of The Royal British Legion.

19th January, 2026 Branch Meeting at The Royal British Legion (Harpenden) Club Ltd. 21 Leyton Road AL5 2HU commencing at 7.45pm

20th  April,2026   Branch Meeting at The Royal British Legion (Harpenden) Club Ltd, 21 Leyton Road, AL5 2HU commencing at 7.45pm

Armed Forces Day Saturday 27th June, 2026

A small wreath laying ceremony will take place at the War Memorial, High Street at 11am.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR ARMED FORCES.

20th July, 2026    Branch Meeting at The Royal British Legion (Harpenden0 Club Ltd, 21 Leyton Road, AL5 2HU commencing at 7.45pm

19th October, 2026    Annual General Meeting at The Royal British Legion (Harpenden) Club Ltd, 21 Leyton Road, AL5 2HU. Nominations will be required for Officers, Standard Bearer & Committee Members

Poppy Appeal 2026

If you can spare an hour or two during the Poppy collecting time of 24th   October to 7th  November 2026, to help us continue this vital fundraising please give our Poppy Appeal Organiser Rosemary a call on: 07983 429771 or our Deputy Poppy Appeal Organiser Beverley on 07752 718412

Remembrance

Saturday 24th October, 2026

Opening of the Field of Remembrance and Launch of the 2026 Harpenden Poppy Appeal by the War Memorial, High Street 11am

All are welcome to attend

 Sunday 8th November 2026

Remembrance Day Parade & Service

The Parade will form up in Rothamsted Park from 10.15am for a service at the War Memorial, High Street at 10.50am.

Any questions or queries please contact the Secretary on 07983 429771

if you are a Veteran or know of a Veteran or Serving Personnel in need please contact our Branch Community Support Representative Ian Hunt [email protected]