Poyntzpass Branch Information
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Branch Officers
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President
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Harold Briggs
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Chair
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Robert Turner
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Vice Chair
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Margaret Lappin
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Secretary
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Audrey Dillon
[email protected]
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Treasurer
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Wilbert McKee
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Membership Secretary
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Ivor Moody
[email protected]
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Poppy Appeal Organiser
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Margaret Marks
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Branch Ceremonial Officer
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Ivor Moody
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Hall Bookings
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Margaret Marks
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Web Editor
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Ivor Moody
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Poyntzpass Community & RBL Hall
Key Features and Activities:
The branch is active in the village of Poyntzpass and surrounding area, frequently collaborating with local groups for various social events: [
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- Royal British Legion Memorial Hall: The branch operates a hall that is used for a variety of community activities, including Social Dances, treasure hunts and annual concerts by the Poyntzpass Silver Band.
- Remembrance Services: The branch leads local Remembrance Day parades, often moving from the Legion Hall to local churches like Acton Parish or Poyntzpass Presbyterian.
- Fundraising and Charity: The hall frequently hosts charity events, such as coffee mornings for organizations like the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
- Regional Connection: Administratively, the Poyntzpass branch is part of the Royal British Legion's network in Northern Ireland, specifically within Group 9 depending on district divisions.
Contact and Support
- Helpline: For immediate support for the Armed Forces community, the national RBL helpline is 0808 802 8080 (open 8am–8pm daily).
- Social Media: Local updates and event posters are regularly shared on the Poyntzpass Royal British Legion Facebook page.
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