Royal British Legion, Sedbergh & District Branch
Minutes for the monthly meeting held in the White Hart Club
On Tuesday 09 December 2025
Those Present:
David Parratt, Tony Reed Screen, Keith Birbeck, Myles Ripley, Rupert Follett and Stephen Moore.
Apologies:
John Pease, Rose Pease and Martin Gray.
Minutes of the last meeting:
The minutes of the meeting held on 11 November, having been circulated by email, were approved as a true record.
Treasure’s Report
Branch balance as of 2 December £1241.85.
Branch Community Support:
· Branch BCS team continue to support our Sedbergh veteran with home visits.
· Rawthey Project – there are currently 3 veterans at Birks Farm. Beth Woodhouse to discuss future RBL support with Brian.
· Christmas Day veterans walk - The branch is unclear whether the Dalesman will be hosting veterans and families over the Christmas break this year.
Social Events
· It was proposed that the Sedbergh Branch Annual Dinner will be held at the Sedbergh Golf Club Friday 8 May 26. Details to be distributed early 2026.
· We have requested St Andrews Coffee Morning co-ordinator book the following dates for our planned 2026 events:
o Wednesday 10 Jun – for Branch Fund
o Wednesday 05 August – Rawthey Project
o Wednesday 28 October – Poppy Appeal
Poppy Appeal
· Since the last report, total amount raised now £13,806.81 owing to the addition of a £160 donation from an organised shoot at the Underley Estate. This is a legacy from the estate of John Estensen, a long-standing committee member who always read the Exhortation at the end of the shoot.
· Deputy Poppy Appeal Organiser – as reported last month, to assist with the considerable work involved with the organisation and execution of the numerous tasks associated with the poppy appeal, it was proposed that the Branch nominate a deputy Poppy Appeal Organiser, previously undertaken by Keith Wood. This role would primarily oversee all aspects of the Killington collections. Stephen Moore kindly agreed to take on this role, assisted by Myles Ripley and other committee members as required.
AOB
The Cumberland and Westmorland County Conference will be held at 1100 on Saturday 31 January 2026 at Bothel Village Hall, Bothel. David is to attend on behalf of the Sedbergh Branch, along with Stepen Moore with the Standard. Motions for consideration should be submitted no later than Tuesday 02 January 2026. Note: when proposing a motion there must be a branch delegate willing to second the motion before coming to the podium.
There being no other business, the meeting closed with the Kohima Epitaph at 7:45 pm. The next meeting will be held on 13 January 2026 at 7:15 pm in the White Hart Social Club.
