Events for the year and hope that you are all able to attend we are looking forward to seeing you all at the events, what ever the rest of 2025 has in store!!!
Notice of Events for 2025
Some of these plans are currently provisional. Should there be any changes we will provide updates on this website and our Facebook page..
Below is a list of dates for your diary on what is happening with the Northampton Branch of The Royal British Legion.
ANZAC DAY SUNDAY 27 APRIL, TOWCESTER ROAD.
ANZC Day timings are 13.45 for 14.00 on the 27th of April
Towcester Road Cemetery
Remembering the end of the Second World War
In 2025, the Royal British Legion will be leading the nation in making the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day. We’re encouraging all those who served in the Second World War, or a family member or carer on their behalf, to register their interest to attend events and be kept up to date on plans.
Thursday 8 May 2025 VE Day
09.00 Flag raising followed by wreath laying and entertainment
Full details will be provided when known.
Wednesday 4 June 2025 Northampton Branch Meeting
Polite reminder the branch will meet this Wednesday at 19.30 in the Conservative club, Billing Road. All welcome
Sunday 8 June, Royal Anglian Regiment Freedom of the Borough of Kettering
Background
This notable occasion, which will be both a Royal Anglian Regiment Freedom and an enhanced Armed Forces Day Parade, is intended aa tribute to our military, which very much includes all our military cadets, and, at the same time, will provide a great opportunity to
showcase Kettering as a town
RV and Assembly Point
a. All contingents are to muster at 1100 hours at the RV which is located to the rear of the London Road municipal car park. The location is marked ‘RV’ on the accompanying map (Annex ‘A’)
b. Upon arrival the contingent commander CSM or SSI from each contingent is to report as follows:
Guards nos. 1, 2, 3, the Royal Anglian Regiment Corps of Drums and the Oundle School CCF Band to Corporal Major Palmer
Guards nos. 4, 5 , 6 and the 858 Squadron RAFAC Band to
RQMS Averill
Guards nos. 7, 8 and the Combined SCC Band to CQMS Starks
Guards nos.9, 10 and 11 to Colour Sergeant Abbott
Guards nos. 12, 13 and the ‘A’ Company LNR ACF Corps of Drums to
Colour Sergeant Mabbott
Guards nos. 14, 15 and the 5F Squadron RAFAC Band to
Sergeant McCourt
Each contingent will then be directed to an assembly point
Armed Forces Day Flag Raising
Monday 23June 2025 9.00am Guildhall, Northampton
09/00 Great Hall in the Guildhall is open for refreshments.
09.50 Attendees assemble outside for speeches
10.00 Armed Forces Flag to be raised
10.02 Closing speeches
10.10 Refreshments served in the Great Hall at the Guildhall
Saturday 28 June 2025
Armed Forces Day
There will be no Parade this year. Instead there are stalls being set up on the market square.
The Northampton Branch of the Royal British Legion will be present from 09..00, where we have a Tombola and information stand set up. look forward to seeing you all.
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Sunday29 June 2025 11:00 Post-1945 Memorial Service
Hosted by the Northampton branch this annual service is held at the Towcester Road cemetery in the small Commonwealth War Graves cemetery at the end of the access road. This service, principally for families, friends and those who served with those from the county lost in service since 1945, starts at 11:00 sees all 140 names read out. The general public are very welcome to attend. Please note parking is limited and there are no toilet facilities.
Northampton Town Festival the Racecourse
To be confirmed for 2025
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2025 12pm.
Hi all we need you help volunteers needed to help man the trailer and tombola stand on Saturday and Sunday at the Town Show its 12 am to 11pm on the 2nd and 3rd of July if you can help it be much appreciated please leave your name as we need to let them know on the gate for entry .
VJ Day/Outbreak of Peace Service
Saturday 16 August 2025
The service is to be held in the Holy Sepulcher Church, Northampton.
Further details will follow shortly
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Last year, we were truly honoured to welcome the incredible veterans Mrs Dawn Sheppard, Mr Joe Heffernan, and Mr David Evans to Campion School for our Remembrance ceremony. Our students and staff greatly valued the opportunity to meet them and hear their stories.
This year, we would be delighted to extend the invitation once again and warmly welcome members of the Northampton Royal British Legion. We would love to have as many veterans as possible join us on Tuesday, 11th November 2025 to help make this a meaningful and memorable occasion.
We will be hosting an afternoon tea and an exhibition showcasing student artwork, poetry, and history projects that celebrate Remembrance, local soldiers, and wartime stories. Timings for the event will be confirmed closer to the date.
