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President
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Currently Vacant
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Chairman
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Mr Tony Matthews MBE
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NMA.Chairman@rbl.Community
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Tony has been our Chairman since 2013.
A mustache wearer since the age of 18, Tony served in the army 1968-1992, with another 22 years in the police after that.
He volunteers at the NMA and gives a great tour if you're lucky enough to catch him!
Tony also volunteers with the team at the RBL Engagement & Support Desk in the Remembrance Centre.
Tony was awarded the MBE in the King's Birthday Honours 2024
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Vice Chairman, Poppy Appeal Organiser & Membership Secretary
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Mr Rob Dainty
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NMA.ViceChairman@rbl.Community
NMA.MemSecretary@rbl.Community
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Rob joined the Royal British Legion in 1977 and is has previously been the Chairman of the Alrewas Branch.
Rob is a longstanding and experienced Volunteer at the National Memorial Arboretum and also volunteers with the team at the RBL Engagement & Support Desk in the Remembrance Centre.
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Secretary
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Mrs Margaret Bullock
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NMA.Secretary@rbl.Community
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Margaret has been taking minutes of the meetings since the inception of the NMA Branch, before formally taking the role of Secretary.
She has been a Volunteer at the NMA for 14 years, initially in Learning, utilising teaching skills gained through working in Further Education for 30 years!
Margaret travels far and wide conducting external talks to inform groups and promote the NMA. She has also used her CAD and photographic skills to assist the NMA in updating their mapping system.
Although Margaret has not Served in the Armed Forces, she does share the Values of the RBL, recognising the sacrifice of the community we support. Her Father Served in the 8th Army and her Father-in-Law was with 7 Squadron RAF, earning the DFC.
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Treasurer & Ceremonial Officer
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Mrs Lynne Richardson
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NMA.Treasurer@rbl.Community
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Lynne is from a serving family and has been an RBL member for over 30 years.
She has held positions throughout the RBL: Standard Bearer, Parade Marshall, Standard Bearer Judge, Ceremonial Officer, Treasurer and other committee positions!
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Deputy Poppy Appeal Organiser
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Mr Karl Taylor
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Please contact through the Secretary
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Karl was a Royal Navy - Marine Engineer for over 30 years, serving in the Falklands, Sierra Leone and the Gulf, among others.
He is a lifelong Valiant, a Port Vale F.C. supporter, and was at Wembley in 2022 to cheer on their bid for promotion.
Karl also volunteers with the team at the RBL Engagement & Support Desk in the Remembrance Centre.
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Youth Liaison
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Mr Bob Williams
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Please contact through the Secretary
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Branch Community Support Coordinator
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Currently vacant
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Please contact the Secretary
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Standard Bearer
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Ms Beth Slade
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Please contact through the Secretary
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Originally a member of Warwickshire Women's Section, Beth has been carrying a Royal British Legion standard since 2000.
She was asked to be the Standard Bearer for the NMA Branch when it opened on a temporary, six month basis - back in 2011!
Beth is now the RBL National Standard Bearer 2024/25
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Deputy Standard Bearer
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Mr Kai Myers
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Please contact through the Secretary
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Miss Katie Lockton |
Please contact through the Secretary |
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Committee Member
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Mrs Mim Morris
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Please contact through the Secretary
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Webmaster
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Mr Darren Cockcroft
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Please contact through the Secretary
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Darren maintains the Branch website.
If you have any feedback or suggestions, please do get in touch.
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