The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance. Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
Listed below are some of the many Services, Parades and Celebrations that the Branch are planning or have recently attended to Honour those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice, and those still suffering today with Battle Field Trauma (PTSD), we also attend such events to thank our Armed Forces and Veterans.
Remembrance Day Social Event at The Club, Quesada
The Torrevieja Branch held a truly fantastic Remembrance Day Social Event today at The Club in Quesada, bringing together veterans, branch members, and the local community for a moving and memorable occasion. The programme featured an evocative journey through the wartime years, with music provided by Posh Affaire, an 18-piece concert band, setting the perfect atmosphere for reflection and remembrance.
Parade of Standards and Formal Proceedings
The ceremony included a Parade of Standards led by the three Standard Bearers from the Torrevieja Branch of The Royal British Legion. This was followed by a heartfelt speech from the Branch Chairman on “The Meaning of Remembrance”, reminding all present of the significance of the day. The formal proceedings included the Exhortation, the playing of the Last Post and Reveille, and an Act of Homage by the Standard Bearers, culminating in a solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony conducted by the Branch Chair.
Community Attendance and Appreciation
It was heartening to see The Club filled to capacity, with so many veterans and members of the local community in attendance. The Branch received numerous words of appreciation from those present, highlighting the importance of such events in bringing people together to honour and remember. On behalf of The Royal British Legion, Torrevieja Branch, heartfelt thanks are extended to everyone who contributed so generously to the TRBL Poppy Appeal during the event.
Gratitude and Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the Branch Committee and Branch Members who made today such a special and memorable occasion for the Branch, its veterans, and the wider community. Special thanks are given to Lee and Serina for kindly allowing the Branch to hold the Remembrance Commemoration at The Club, Quesada.
Welcome to New Members
A very warm welcome is extended to Pamela Betrice, David Winchcombe, Wendy Prokopowycz, and Jane Palomba, who all joined the Torrevieja Branch as new members during today’s Remembrance Event.
Upcoming Armistice Day Church Service
Looking ahead, on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, the Branch will hold its Armistice Day Parade of Standards, a Church Service in Torrevieja, and a Wreath Laying Ceremony in La Siesta. This will provide another opportunity for the community to express their gratitude and support for the Fallen, the current Armed Forces Community, and Veterans. Full details of the event will be posted tomorrow morning. Thank you for your continued support.
Funeral of Mr Frederick James Windmill
12th September 2025
d.o.b: 17/12/1930 - d.o.d: 11/09/2025
Today (Friday 12th September 2025) one of our Branch Members Mr Frederick James Windmill received the final Act of Remembrance from Torrevieja Branch Standard Bearer (Danny Kay) and the District Bugler (Mark Benton) the family were extremely grateful that The Royal British Legion were in attendance with members of the Branch Management to pay our respects to one of our Branch Members.
Frederick Served in The Royal Tank Regiment Cambrai Band, after his Service Frederick also joined The Salvation Army Band. Rest in Pease Frederick from all the Branch Members of Torrevieja Branch.
Messages received from Claire Fredericks Daughter.
"Hi Jack, thank you once again for yours and the others from the RBL' attendance today for my father Frederick windmills funeral"
"I can't thank you enough for coming along to his service and for all that you did today. It would have made his day".
Funeral of Mr Robert (Bob) George Albon 31st July 2025
d.o.b: 10/04/1943 - d.o.d: 26/07/2025
Today (Thursday 31st July 2025) one of our Branch Standard Bearers (Mrs MaryLou Kemp) carried the Torrevieja Branch Standard and conducted the final Act of Homage by Dipping the Branch Standard during the Last Post.
Bob served in The Royal Green Jackets, the family lead by June his Widow, thanked MaryLou and the Royal British Legion for supporting all of the family at this very sad time. The family also gave a very kind donation to TRBL Poppy Appeal.
80th Anniversary of VJ Day Celebrations - 15th August 2025
On behalf of the Chairman please find attached the poster for the Torrevieja Branch of The RBL (BR3456) official VJ80 day celebrations which you are all invited to attend.
Formal direction and timings for those involved during the day will be forthcoming but needless to say with the Pipes & drums, ceremonial parade of standards, Live radio broadcasts during the day AND discounted food subsidised by the Branch there is a lot going on.
Those members who wish to parade behind the Branch standard will be encouraged by all means but are requested to be at Silverstones before the parade STARTS at 1300hrs, however we are open from 1100hrs.
There is a parade muster area 400m up the hill from Silverstones. If you are wishing to parade please can you reply so I can pass numbers to our President who be acting as Parade Marshall for the day.
Armed Forces Day - 25th Jun 25 - Torrevieja
Torrevieja Branch once again hosting Armed Forces Day for Spain District North
11 Standard Bearers along with Pinoso Branch and Madrid Branch Standards also being displayed at the Dias.
Spain District North and its Branches Celebrated Armed Forces Day 2025 with a Parade of Standards in Torrevieja, Alicante.
The Guest of Honour was
98-year-old Jack Billett, World War Ⅱ Veteran and former member of the SAS.
80th Anniversary of VE Day - 08th May 2025 - Oasis, San Luis
On 8th May 2025 we as a Branch and the local community Commemorated Celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. The weather was perfect and many people attended.
We had the pleasure of two boys from Phoenix International School read two poems to those that viewed the Parade of Standards, the Last Post, Two Minute Silence & Reveille.
We would also like to welcome the seven new Branch Members that have recently became Members of the Branch, five of which joined the Branch today on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Below are just a few of the photographs taken today. As a Branch we would like to thank all those that attended and made it such a special occasion.
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TORREVIEJA BRANCH REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 2024
This year the Remembrance Service was held on 11th November 2024 at La Inmaculada Conception Church in Torrevieja. The Service commenced with the sounding of the Last Post at 11.00 hrs.
The Standards were led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums.
We were also very happy to have children from the Phoenix International School.
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month, at 11am, we observed a 2 minute silence to honour all the service personnel who have died during conflict. Students kindly
made a donation to the Poppy appeal in support of this very worthy cause.
We were also invited to by the Royal British Legion to join them at their service at La Inmaculada Concepcion church in Torrevieja. Vira Kukhtevych represented the school and read out a poem during the very moving service, which was attended by many servicemen and local dignitaries.
Well done to all of those students involved.
The Service was followed by a Wreath Laying Ceremony in the main square outside La Inmaculada Conception Church. Wreaths were laid by the Mayor of Torrevieja, In addition and in keeping with tradition, wreaths were also laid and crosses planted in the Remembrance Garden at La Siesta Church, in memory of those fallen during the two World Wars and the many armed conflicts thereafter.
Once again, this proved to be a very popular event with many visitors and branch members in attendance.
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LA SIESTA CHURCH GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
The Garden of Remembrance at La Siesta Church was renovated and rededicated in 2012 thanks to the generosity of RAFA, RNA and an anonymous donor. The Garden of Remembrance is used throughout the year by the RBL and other Ex-Service and affiliated associations in memory of those service personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the many armed conflicts around the world.
WREATHS / SPRAYS / CHAPLETS / CROSSES
Wreaths, sprays, chaplets and crosses are made at The Royal British Legion's Poppy Factory and can be ordered direct from The Poppy Appeal at Aylesford by following this link:
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/how-we-remember/wreaths/
or by emailing the Torrevieja Branch Poppy Appeal Organiser at: [email protected]
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