Branch Coffee Mornings

The Branch has a regular coffee morning in the Coppice Street Legion Hall (SP7 8PF) every Thursday morning from 0945 to 11:15 except Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.  Anyone, including non-members, is welcome to attend for some warm company and refreshment. Current events are publicised at the meetings.  Several times a year we have special presentations after coffee, followed by a simple lunch meal, for which please book in.  Please keep your eyes on the local Press and town notice boards (outside Jean’s Sweet Shop and opposite the Post Office) for details.

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

Updated 30 December 2025

Forecast of Events

Thursday 15 January 2026 - Presentation by Gilbert Watkinson, “From Royal Navy Seaman to Consultant Interior and Furniture Designer”, followed by Ploughmans lunch.

25 January 2026 - Dorset County Conference.

Thursday 12 February 2026 - Presentation by Gary Young, “My Time with the Army Pathfinders”, followed by fish or chicken and chips.

Friday 27 February 2026 – Poppy Appeal Bingo, doors open 6.45 p.m. 

Thursday 12 March 2026 - Presentation by Brigadier Andrew Hughes CBE, “The King’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard”, followed by quiche and salad.

Friday 27 March 2026 – Poppy Appeal Bingo, doors open 6.45 p.m.

Friday 24 April 2026 – Poppy Appeal Bingo, doors open 6.45 p.m.

 Saturday 25 April 2026 - 111th anniversary of ANZAC Day.  

Friday 8th May 2026 – 81st Anniversary of VE Day.

Friday 29 May 2026 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.

June - August  Holidays

Saturday 6 June 2026 – 82nd Anniversary of D Day.

Friday 26 June 2026 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m

Saturday 27 June 2026 - Armed Forces Day.

Saturday 15 August 2026 – 81st Anniversary of VJ Day.

Thursday 10 September 2026 - Presentation by Rosie Thompson: “Concorde Through the Ages”, followed by fish or chicken and chips.

Sunday 13 September 2026 - Battle of Britain Sunday.

Friday 25 September 2026 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.

Thursday 15 October 2026 - Presentation by David Luesby My Life as a Special Constable, or “Allo, ‘Allo, ‘Allo, What’s All This Then?” followed by lasagne and salad.

24 October - 8 November 2026 - Poppy Appeal Fortnight

Friday 30 October 2026 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.

Sunday 8 November 2026 – Remembrance Parade and Service.

9-11 November 2026 - Poppy Appeal counting in branch hall.

Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 11/11/11 ceremony outside the Town Hall.

Thursday 12 November 2026 - Branch AGM 1030.

Friday 27 November 2026 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.

Tuesday 1 December 2026 - Poppy Appeal Thank You Lunch. (changed date from usual)

Thursday 10 December 2026 - Christmas Draw, port, sherry, mince pies.

Friday 18 December 2026 - Poppy Appeal Xmas Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.