The first Annual General Meeting of the Yeovil RBL was held on Tuesday 12th July 1921

On 7th January 2019 -The Yeovil Branch TRBL re-organised its branch outreach activities and the following parishes are now affiliated to the branch for membership and ex-services and family welfare Support:
Brympton, Chilthorne Domer, Chilton Cantelo and Ashington, East Chinnock, Ilchester, Limington, Marston Magna, Mudford, Queen Camel, Rimpton, Sparkford, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Yeovil Without, Yeovilton.

The Yeovil & District RBL Branch share's it's boundaries with East & West Coker, Martock, High Ham, Somerton, Wincanton & Milborne Port RBL Branches as well as the Local Parishes of Brympton d'Evercy, Odcombe, Thorne Coffin, Hardington Mandeville, Barwick & Stoford. Additionally over the borders with North Dorset County - Sherborne (Trent, Odcombe Nether & Over Compton) & Dorchester.

Webmaster: Roger Law - [email protected]

Web Page Last Updated: 12/02/26 @ 22.51 hrs 

Please Click on the Blue or Red Links to view items.

New Items added: - OP TELIC -15th Anniversary of the Ending of Op TELIC at NMA 22nd May,  Branch AGM & Committee Meeting Minutes Now Available to view, History of the Yeovil RBL  updated, Branch Events Dairy Mar-Dec 26 updated, Yeovil Press Nov/Dec Remembrance 2025, Somerset RBL Weekly Bulletin 14th Jan, Mad March Hare Motorcycle Run - Yeovil AF&VBC, New Yeovil-NHS Outreach Dates - March-August 2026, RBL & Men's Shed - Yeovil Men's Shed details

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Remembering the Iraq War – 15 Years On

 In May, the Royal British Legion will remember the 15th anniversary of the end of the War in Iraq and honour the extraordinary service and sacrifice of the British Armed Forces in the Coalition.

The RBL will be hosting a daytime commemorative event at 12pm at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, on Friday 22nd May 2026 – the 15th anniversary of the end of Operation TELIC.

We will remember the lives lost and those affected and pay tribute to the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who served, from the initial invasion to the crucial rebuilding of Iraqi institutions and infrastructure.

We warmly invite those to attend from the serving and veteran communities who served in the Iraq War (Op TELIC: 2003-2011), families of those who served in Iraq (including the bereaved), and those who worked as civilian contractors supporting British Forces and civil society in the country.

The Arboretum will be open from 10am, and guests are welcome to arrive from 10am for the 12pm event.

Once you have completed the form, the team will be in touch via email after Tuesday 14th April with an invitation to RSVP, alongside further event information. At this point, we will ask you to enter accreditation details for yourself and up to three guests.

Link to the RBL Registration Page:

Please only register yourself on this form. Remembering the Iraq War - 15 Years On

Please keep an eye out for an email invitation or If you have any questions, please contact the Remembrance Events Team at: [email protected]

Click Link for further information Remembering the Ending of Op TELIC 15th Anniversary

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Somerset RBL Riders - Mad March Hare Motorcycle Run 

Click on link for Flyer and Info SRBLR Mad March Hare Run 2026

Saturday 21st March - Start 09.00 at Haynes Motor Museum and Finish at Morgan Motorcycles with processional ride past Yeovil Cenotaph.

Email: [email protected] - 07450253509

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Somerset NHS - Yeovil - Armed Forces Outreach Services

The Next Yeovil Armed Forces Outreach Services Event will at "Yeovil Samaritans Centre" - Morley House, next to Tesco Underground Car Park Waterloo Lane on:- 

Thurs 5th March 2026 from 13.00-15.00

Thurs 2nd April 2026 from 13.00-15.00

Thurs 7th May 2026 from 13.00-15.00

Yeovil AFOS March to August 2026 Dates - Yeovil NHS Outreach Mar Aug 2026

Contact: Teri Underwood on - "NHS Somerset Armed Forces Community" Facebook Group page.

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UK Veteran's Digital ID Cards October 2025

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Female Armed Forces Community Coffee Mornings 

at the ARK Egwood every 2nd Friday of the Month

  Female Armed Forces Community at ARK

Supporting Veterans, Serving Members, Families, Dependants and Reservist in the Somerset area.

Somerset NHS Armed Forces Link Workers Jon & Lou along with representatives of other support agencies, will be holding monthly PM Support & Coffee sessions .

SOMERSET AFOS QUARTERLY UPDATE INFORMATION SHEET

Q4 Partnership Update Oct 25

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Yeovil Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club 

Our club meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00hrs onwards @ Yeovil Rugby Club, Church Lane, Yeovil, BA22 9TR. A37 Dorchester Road - Red House Roundabout.

Search Face Book for/; Yeovil Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

• We are a group of veterans & serving members of His Majesty's Armed Forces, & like other Veteran’s Breakfast Clubs, around the country & overseas, our ethos is mutual support; it works because we all have a similar humour & outlook, & the social life we now enjoy is like our service days.
• We also meet socially at Regimental/Association Dinners, nights out, BBQ’s, parties, family occasions, Summer Balls, Christmas parties, & we network among the variety of trades we all now work in.
• All services veterans, including families and support/carers (If you can cope with the banter), are free to turn up & you will be made welcome.
• Wheelchair access and Support dog friendly (dogs not allowed on grassed area's or playing pitches).

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New Youth Membership Application Form

A new membership application form will take effect from 1 January. This follows the announcement of our new Youth Membership offer and dedicated Youth Membership application form requiring the separation of the two forms.

Members will retain their membership status until their 18th birthday, when they become eligible for full membership. 

The Somerset RBL Diaries 

Message from Kate Hurley, Somerset MEO stating that the 2026 Somerset County RBL Diaries are available at £2.50 each. If you would like one posted to you then p&p would need to be added. Either contact Kate at or let me know if you would like one.

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UK Men’s Sheds and RBL Celebrate camaraderie and connection  

As part of our partnership with the UK Men’s Sheds Association’s (UKMSA), we are proud to sponsor a new Armed Forces Community Award – the first of which went to Ripon Men’s Shed for outstanding work supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. The inaugural award was presented at a ceremony attended by MP's and peers including Colonel Al Carns, DSO, OBE, MC, Minister for the Armed Forces. Southam Men’s Shed at RBL care home Galanos House was also highly commended as runner-up.

Our partnership with UKMSA saw the launch of the Armed Forces Accreditation scheme earlier this year, encouraging Sheds nationwide to develop informed, supportive spaces for people connected to the Armed Forces.What Are Men’s Sheds  and Why They Might Matter to RBL Members - Mens Sheds

Click Link below for Yeovil Mens Shed Info Leaflet

Yeovil Mens Shed   

Click Link above for Yeovil Mens Shed Info Leaflet

Location: Unit 5b, 8 Buckland Road, Pen Mill Trading Estate, Yeovil BA21 5EA, UK.

Shed Opening Times: Thursday and Saturday's 09.00 to 17.00 

Contact: Steven Aldred - Email: [email protected] Phone: 01935472926 / 07455705105

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Yeovil Press #87 (Dec) & #86 (Nov) Remembrance 2025 Sections

for further information [email protected] or see website - 

jrhmedia.co.uk/yeovil-press/yeovil-press-issue-86 & 87 2025. 

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Pittards Poppy Trophy 2025 Awards Joint Winners:

 Robert Frith, Princes Street and Break Charity Shop, Abbey Manor

Photos of 2025 Poppy Displays

       

Chris, looks after aspects of Branch Welfare. Please contact him if you need advise/assistants.   

Email: [email protected] or text him on 07885081916. 

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Our Branch BCS Supporter (Hospital Visitor) is Steve Savage.

Steve, will be looking after aspects of Hospital Visitors for Branch Welfare. Please contact him if you need advise/assistants .

Text him on 07977476027 or Email: [email protected]  

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BCS Supporter - New Branch Community Supporter Course.

The course gives volunteers the ability to act as Home & Hospital Visitors and/or Telephone Buddies to our veterans and beneficiaries.
If you would like to become a Branch Community Supporter and would like more information on how you can become one, please contact me for more information

For more information please Click the Link below to RBL Main Web Site 

Branch Community Activities

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Branch Online Diary 2026

Click Here for Branch Diary News & events

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Somerset County Weekly Bulletin 

Copy of the County Weekly News Bulletin from the Somerset MEO: 

Somerset County Weekly Bulletin 14Th January 2026

New Somerset County Training Officer: Penny Mottram, is our New Somerset County Training Officer: Please contact Penny at [email protected]   should you have any queries regarding RBL  "On-line" or "Face to Face" Training. 

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 Links to Yeovil 2025 VE-VJ and Falklands Services

VE & VJ 2025 

Fi82 Remembrance Service 2025

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Armed Forces Minister Announces New Frame Work for dealing with the Legacy of the NI Troubles

Click link for letter from, Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP dealing with NI Veterans Legacy 20250919 Minaf Letter To Regimental Associations O

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RBL Website - Support, Guidance and Advise Section

Click on the Link below to the RBL Support, Guidance & Advice Web page's.

Expert Advice | Get Support | Royal British Legion

While Dementia, has many symptoms, including poor memory, forgetfulness, getting lost in familiar places, mood swings, confusion and repeating oneself regularly. Over time, it can affect a person's language and behaviour. If you have concerns or need advice please Click on the Link Below for How the RBL is Supporting Dementia and the Admiral Nurses, 

Getting Help With Dementia - Support Available | Royal British Legion

Admiral Nurses Admiral Nurses | Dementia Homes | Royal British Legion are specialist dementia nurses who work with the families and carers of people with dementia in the Armed Forces community. The scheme is facilitated by the Royal British Legion in partnership with Dementia UK.

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RBL Beneficiary Support or Advice Service

Are you or someone you know? in need of support from the RBL? see Page RBL Benefits, & Money Advice Service link to 14072025 BDMA Presentation

Who can qualify as a beneficiary (RBL Support)

• Currently serving and ex-service personnel who have received one day of pay.

• Spouses/Partners (including widows/widowers).Any person who is dependent for care from a beneficiary, or the spouse of a beneficiary. This includes adults or children.

• Any person whom a beneficiary is dependent on for care.

• Any person who is financially dependent on a beneficiary.

 Contact our Branch Community Coordinator (BCC1) - [email protected] or 

the RBL Helpline Call 0808 802 8080 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week           

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*Minutes of Y&D Branch AGM & Committee Meetings:

Select to view Minutes of Branch AGM or Committee Meeting Minutes  

An E copy can also be obtained from the Secretary @ yeovil.S[email protected]

• Minutes of the Yeovil & District RBL Branch 2025 AGM held at the YESS Club, Legion Road, Yeovil on Tuesday 28th October 2025 were emailed to Members on the Branch Authorised emailing List December 2025. 
• Next Committee Meeting due February 2026 Date/location TBC.

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*National, Central & County News Letters & Information*

The following RBL and Somerset County Newsletters & Membership Information Documents are either sent to members or can be found on the RBL Website - If you are unable to access copies? please contact the Branch Secretary Yeovil.S[email protected]

* Somerset County Weekly News Letter: Weekly Branches News Letter from Somerset MEO: see link a top page

**RBL National Monthly E-News Letter: - Normally sent direct to online Members; check link for December 2025.

Dear Member, Merry Christmas to everybody supporting the Armed Forces community

***Shareable copy of RBL Monthly Central News  - Sharing of Information, Engagement and news for Counties /Districts & Branch Members,

 February Issue now Out  - contact Branch Secretary for copy.

****RBL Central News for Branch Officers: A full copy of Information, Engagement and news for Counties /Districts & Branches can be obtained from Branch Secretary.

Branch Forms and Guidance Information

#Yeovil and District Branch Bye-Laws 2018. (Under Review) Contact Secretary. 

# Copy of Blank Expenses Claim Form. 

 Volunteer Expense Claim Form or  SOP42 Volunteer Expense Claim Form

Please, Contact Branch Treasurer for further details and ensure that prior approval for Expenditure or Expenses has been sought and minuted in relevant committee meeting minutes.

RBL Handbooks & Policy Guidance

Can also be found on the RBL Membership Administration Portal  (MAP) or Somerset RBL County Website or Contact Secretary. 

* Membership Handbook September 2025 - Contact Secretary.

* Membership Handbook September 2025 Change Sheet: Contact Secretary. 

* RBL Ceremonial Handbook - V17- January 2022 - (MEM6120-V17-Jan 2022) (Note: the Revised Handbook 2024 V2.0 has been redacted) - Please see the RBL MAP for latest version or contact Secretary.

* RBL Royal Charter 2003 Ver15 - Contact Secretary. 

* RBL Membership Youth Policy 2025 v01 - Contact Secretary. 

* Membership Keeping Yourself Safe - WCYP V0.4 11/12/25 - Contact Secretary. 

* Membership- Youth Affiliation Application MEM6124-V3-Jan 2024 - Contact Secretary. 

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The Royal British Legion 

The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading Armed Forces charity and one of its largest membership organisations. Members get together through the network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas to participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities. 

Under TRBL Group System the Yeovil Branch is Affiliated and Administrated by TRBL Somerset County Welcome to The Royal British Legion in Somerset - Somerset -

Yeovil Branch Meetings for 2025: Committee meetings are held at 19:00 hrs every other month (Jan, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct & Dec with our AGM in October) as notified on this web and Facebook page.

Please note; any items for Meeting Agenda should be Submitted to the Branch Secretary by the Friday before each meeting or raised via a Branch Officer/Committee Member. 

Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion and want to help and support for those who have served and their families, come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not.

Legion membership ensures that

• Remembrance is kept alive and that the sacrifices our brave Service men and women have made are never forgotten.
• The ex-Service community have a voice and that their concerns are brought to the public eye.

Becoming a member also provides the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities and events held locally, regionally and nationally throughout the year.

Use the link below to join online now. 

(Note: the link will take you to the National Membership page and our Branch Details are Yeovil RBL - Branch Number BR2555, Somerset County)

If you have any problems with our online joining, please phone 0808 802 8080 and one of the staff will be happy to process your membership application over the phone. a copy of the 2025-2029   Membership Application Form 2025 2029   

If you wish to contact the Yeovil Branch Web Master or to report any inaccuracies or omissions on this site, please email the Branch Web Master at [email protected]

About The Royal British Legion

We provide financial, social and emotional care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces - past and present and their families. The Legion is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces and is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem the red poppy.

Founded in 1921, the Legion is not just about those who fought in the World Wars of the last century, but also about those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still fighting for the freedom we enjoy today. 

Visit www.britishlegion.org.uk for details of our national initiatives.

WELFARE SOMERSET

Welcome to The Royal British Legion in Somerset - Somerset -

The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 as a caring organisation for those in need from the Service and ex-Service community. If you are aged 16 and over and have received 1 days pay in any arm of the Services, or are a spouse or dependant of that person, you are eligible for Legion assistance.   Also included are Reserve or Auxiliary Forces, Home Guard and certain Voluntary Aid Societies workers

Some Areas of Help include:

Immediate Needs, Carephone Personnel Alarm System Scheme, Mobility Aids, Dedicated Benefits Money Advice Services, Electrical Powered Vehicles (EPV), Residential Nursing Homes, Family holidays, Children Holidays, Property Repair Loan Scheme, Hospital  & House Bound Visiting Scheme, Remembrance Travel.

For all Welfare enquiries please call the Legion Contact Call Centre on

0808 802 8080