Dear member,
Hello and welcome to the June edition of The RBL Stourbridge Branch’s newsletter 2026.
Over a dozen members attended this month’s branch meeting, which was held on the 10th June, a big thankyou to all those who came along, especially Mick Sage calling in from Thailand. The next one will be Wednesday 8th June, 20.00 at The Old Edwardians Club, Drury Lane, just off Market Street, Stourbridge, all branch members are welcome to attend.
A reminder that the next Veterans’ Breakfast is on Saturday 19th September, not the 12th as previously advertised, and the one after that is the 28th of November, callings will go out 3 to 4 weeks prior to these dates. If you are a veteran and have not been contacted by us but would like to attend, please get in touch with either myself or Sue, the treasurer, details below. This informal event, which takes place at the Old Edwardians Club is where a group of likeminded people meet to enjoy a discounted breakfast, socialise and raise some money for the charity through the raffle. The cost of the breakfast is £10, and we will need to know if you wish to attend no later than the Wednesday before each event. A big thank you, as always, to Tim, Tracy and the team for their continued support of these events.
Approximately 40 people attended the Talk and Lunch, which was held at the Old Edwardians’ Club on the 10th June. The Homage was said and a minutes silence was kept in memory of the Royal Naval aircrew who lost their lives in the helicopter crash during the previous week. Kenneth Wright's talk entitled 'Battle of the Somme 110 years on' was both interesting and incisive. The buffet lunch was superb and the raffle raised £195.00. Thanks to all those who attended, special appreciation goes to Tim, Tracy and the team who looked after us so well and of course to Kenneth for the time and effort he obviously puts into the research and preparation for his talk.
There will be a skittles evening on Friday 10th July at The Queens Head on Enville Street starting at 19.00. The cost will be £15.00 per head, and this covers game time, a rather good buffet and prizes. This event is open to all, members, partners, families and friends to book a place please contact either myself, the treasurer or the secretary. Last year proved to be a very enjoyable evening, with The Booties, Bill and John, taking home first prize. Who can knock them off their pedestal?
Although it still seems like a long way away, preparation for this years Remembrance Parade has already begun. The first briefing will take place at the ARC, Swinford Rd, at 19.00 on Wednesday 17th June 2026, all interested parties are most welcome, but please contact Nick, [email protected], so we have an idea on numbers.
Parkfield Grange Care Home, 31 Hagley Rd, Stourbridge, continue to welcome us hosting Veterans Coffee Mornings on the 2nd Tuesday and last Thursday of each month 10.30-12.00. The next few are 25th June 14th and 30th July there is no charge for these events which are open to all - no need to book just turn up. Thanks once again to Emily and her team for being so welcoming and looking after us.
RBL Helpline - 0808 802 8080 from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Contacts
Mick Thompson Chair [email protected]
Diane Hartland Secretary [email protected]
Sue Thompson Treasurer [email protected]
Suzanne Webb PAO [email protected]
John Mannix Standard Bearer [email protected]
Regards
Mick
M J Thompson
RBL Stourbridge Branch Chair
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