23rd March 2020
COVID - 19 UPDATE
Following the government guidelines
The decision has been made by the Branch Officers to cancel all branch meeting's and event's until August 2020.
Please bare with the branch and as soon as any more information is received it will be passed on.
Thank you for your cooperation - Eddie Morton
23rd December 2019
The Spenborough Branch Chairman, Eddie Morton wishes to extend the seasons greeting to all branch members and loyal supporters. He also hopes that you will have a peaceful new year and will join us at our many events scheduled for 2020.
On behalf of the Branch, the Chairman hopes that all our servicemen and women wherever stationed, have a happy Christmas and safe New Year.
23rd December 2018
Christmas greetings from the Branch Chairman.
The Spenborough Branch Chairman, Eddie Morton wishes to extend the seasons greeting to all branch members and loyal supporters. He also hopes that you will have a peaceful new year and will join us at our many events scheduled for 2019.
On behalf of the Branch, the Chairman hopes that all our servicemen and women wherever stationed, have a happy Christmas and safe New Year.
26 July 2018
GP90 - Great Pilgrimage 90 years on
This amazing event is almost upon us. For a look at what the original Pilgrimage was like in 1928, please click the link below.
www.britishlegion.org.uk/community/calendar/remembrance-services-and-events/great-pilgrimage-90/
For the event on 8 August 2018 in Ypres click on this link. Photographs are still coming in and will be posted soon.
17 July 2018
Stall at Hunsworth War Weekend - 7 and 8 July 2018
Click on this link for details.
9 July 2018
New Temporary Branch Vice-Chairman
Following the death of our Branch Vice-Chairman Malcolm Wilkinson, at the branch meeting last night, the members voted to elect Mr Chris Wrightson (Late Duke of Wellingtons Regiment) as temporary Vice-Chairman, until the next regular elections at the Annual General Meeting.
Mr Chris Wrightson
29 June 2018
Local Schoolchildren Remember End of The Great War
Schoolchildren across Spenborough were invited by the Spenborough Branch to take part in a moment of remembrance at local military graves.
Click on this link for details.
26 June 2018
New Access Ramp for Cleckheaton War Memorial
After more than two years of planning and discussions, a ramp has now been constructed to enable less mobile visitors to access the top tier of the War Memorial.
This followed a number of requests from members of the public who felt excluded from the proceedings, when these are held on the top tier and only accessible by means of a number of steps.
Spearheaded by the Branch Chairman, Eddie Morton, together with Clifford Frear and the late Derrick Yates and assisted by park staff. a local builder finally constructed the ramp at no charge, which was fine gesture for the disabled people of Spenborough.
After each event, the railing section is replaced to maintain the security of the top tier. The ramp was first used yesterday on the Flag raising for Armed Forces Week and is shown below.
2 June 2018
It's the detail that matters!
Branch Secretary David Walker vacuuming the aisle carpet at St John's church prior to the service for the new Army Cadet standard dedication, supervised by Mrs Annette Smith.
His wife says it's the first time he has had hold of a vacuum in 50 odd years of married life. "Mind you" she said " he had to be told how to switch it on and push it backwards and forwards!"
26 May 2018
Spenborough Women's Section
Still going strong, The Spenborough Branch Women's Section (a Branch in its own right) provide invaluable support for the Spenborough Branch. They can always be seen fundraising at their own coffee morning in October and provide most welcome refreshments at Branch events.
One of the members (whose modesty has requested that she remain nameless) saw some "poppy" material, obtained some Women Section badges and then produced aprons for all the members. Some of the members are shown below at their recent meeting on 24 May 2018.
12 May 2018 - Army Cadet Standard
The new Army Cadet Standard was dedicated on 12 May 2018. Click this link for details.
1 May 2018
Headstone at last for a Soldier of The Great War
We do a lot of serious things in the Legion but today was one of the most moving. Click on this link to read about it and see some photographs.
27 February 2018
Home found at last for The Great War Plaque
The Birkenshaw Liberal Club has gratefully provided a permanent home for The Great War Plaque. Please click here for details.
22 February 2018
Marking Military Gravestones
It was decided by members at the last branch meeting, that the gravestones in local churchyards of Spenborough men who died in the Great War 1914-1918, will be marked in this Armistice Centenary year, by means of a Union Flag.
Whilst there are 28 graves from the Great War, there are also 28 from WW2 and these will be accorded the same honour.
This will be undertaken by branch members.
18 January 2018
GP90
The above is the reference for the biggest Legion event ever to be held - GREAT PILGRIMAGE 90, 90 years since the pilgrimage of over 11,000 Legion members, widows, orphans and veterans to Ypres in Belgium.
Spenborough branch members will be in attendance, including the Branch Chairman and Standard Bearer.
A full report will be detailed in the "Photo Gallery" after the event later in the year.
25 December 2017
CHAIRMAN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Spenborough Branch Chairman, Eddie Morton extends his greetings to all Branch members and supporters of the Legion, wishing you a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.
Our thoughts at this time are also with members of HM Forces, serving at home or overseas.
12 December 2017
SPENBOROUGH'S POPPY APPEAL TARGET EXCEEDED AGAIN
The amount collected in Spenborough has exceeded last years total and is now standing at over £33,000. Click this link for photo gallery.
3 December 2017
MR ROBERT SCAIFE CBE, JP, PAST NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
The Funeral of Mr Robert Scaife CBE, JP, Past National Chairman of The Royal British Legion was held at St John's Church in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire on 14 November 2017.
The funeral was attended by The Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Colonel Alan Roberts OBE, The National Vice-Chairman of The Royal British Legion Mrs Una Cleminson BEM, TD, and The Chairman of South and West Yorkshire Mrs D Christine Spencer.
The National Standard Bearer led the cortege to the church through a Guard of Honour assembled by Spenborough Branch
The photograph below shows Robert (left) with his long time friend David Walker, the secretary of Spenborough Branch at the Poppy Launch in Bradford 2012.
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22 November 2017
REMEMBRANCE DAY WREATH FROM THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Another first from Spenborough - a wreath placed on behalf of the House of Lords by Baroness Pinnock of Cleckheaton. Click this link for full story.
22 November 2017
It is looking like this years Poppy Appeal will once again show an increase on last years. Provisional figures available soon. poppy appeal
26 October 2017
NEW STANDARD FOR ARMY CADETS
The Branch helped the Spen Detatchment, of the Army Cadets to obtain a new standard. Click this link for details and pictures.
23 October 2017
UPDATE ON SUPER FUNDRAISER
Spenborough Branch member Shawn Peel has given an update on his excellent fundraising effort, in conjunction with Golden Charter. Click this link for details.
18 September 2017
2016 POPPY APPEAL
The Branch has received the final total for Spenborough's 2016 Poppy Appeal which is £32,594
10 July 2017
VETERANS GATEWAY
New co-ordinated helpline now available for veterans, their families and carers.
For details of VETERANS GATEWAY please click this link.
25 April 2017
Spenborough Branch Member Spearheads Massive Fundraiser.
Following the short article in our "latest news" on 7 November 2016, the Legion magazine has produced a super feature on the fundraising activities of Spenborough branch member Shawn Peel. The issue is April 2017 pages 40 to 42.
The Branch Chairman and all the members congratulate Shawn on the effort he has put into this most successful fundraising project.
Shawn Peel. Click to see Branch feature.
22 February 2017
Updated Welfare Details
Click on these links: Welfare or Spenborough specific welfare.
5 January 2017
Greetings
The Branch Chairman, Eddie Morton, wishes all branch members, supporters and friends of the Royal British Legion a happy and peaceful new year.
