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

Yeovil RBL Memorials and Noticeboard within the YESS Club Yeovil.

(formerly the Yeovil RBL Club House).

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: 28/06/26 @ 18.58 hrs 

++++You can access the Main RBL Website from here by clicking on the ^ RBL Logo ^ or < RBL link above the Branch Home page. +++++

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

New Items added: - ANZAC Day 2026 By Simon Woodrow, Poole Military Tattoo Poster, RBL Social Care Report. Dementia Support Group, Branch Diary Page, YTC Knit Crochet Poppies for Remembrance, New June 2026 Edition of the RBL Ceremonial Handbook has been issued, FI Service Photos,YTC AF Super Saturday, RBL Women's Section Contact, History page updated, Poppy Appeal 2025 raises £56.6 Mil, RBL Strategy to 2035,

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Fair Winds and Blue Skies

The Members and Committee of the Yeovil and District, Branch of the Royal British Legion. Extend their, deepest sympathy and condolences to all Family, Friends and Colleagues on the Tragic Loss of the Royal Navy Aircrew in the devastating Merlin Helicopter crash. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

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ANZAC Day -London - 25th April 2026. By Simon Woodrow. 

Click on link to Remembrance - ANZAC Day London - 25th April 2026

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New RBL Membership Facebook Group Launched

Our new Membership Facebook Group goes live! Today in Central News, we have announced the launch of our membership-exclusive Facebook group. The group has been created so that members anywhere can share their good news stories, share thoughts and ideas, and hear updates from RBL.

To join, you need to have a Facebook account and search for Members of the Royal British Legion - or use the link in Central News.

Membership Communications Team - [email protected] 

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Adult Social Care in the Armed Forces Community.

  RBL Report 2026 - AF Community Demands for Urgent Attention

Rbl Social Care Report 2026 Full

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RBL Dementia Support Group

Services for Veterans provided by the RBL

Dunkirk Memorial House. Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday 15th July 11.00-12.30 

Dementia Support Group Dunkirk House July 2026 (1) 

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44th Anniversary of the Falkland Conflict,

A Special Thank you (BZ), should go to Tony (Cosy) Powell and Simon Woodrow, for organising the 44th Anniversary of the Falkland Conflict, Service of Remembrance and Commemoration held on Sunday,14th June 2026, in St John Churchyard,Yeovil. With some 30+ local Veterans, Members of SAMA82 and Invited Guests in attendance, it is very much hoped to see you all again in June 2027. 

Click on links to view photos - 20260614 134729 20260614 084043 20260614 142614 20260614 145143 20260614 142447

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On-line Ballot Closed for Ticket to Festival of Remembrance  -

 successful applicatants will be notified by email.

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Yeovil Town Council - First Armed Forces Super Saturday, July 4th 10am-4pm at St John Church, Yeovil.

Click on Link for Flyer Yeovil TC - AF Super Saturday

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  Poole Military Tattoo,

  Saturday 12th September 2026

in Aid of TRBL and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Matinee 1pm, Sundowner 7pm.

Click here for Flyer Poole Militray Tattoo Sept 2026

Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2BP

www.poolemilitarytattoo.com 

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Knit or Crochet Poppies for Yeovil 2026

Please select the links below for further Knitting-Crocheting information

Poppy Knitting Patterns

Red Petal two

Crochet Poppy Pattern No sew

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Somerset Poppy Appeal for 2025-26 raises over £1 Million.

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National Poppy Appeal 2025-26 raises £56.6 million!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Appeal our 2025 Poppy Appeal has raised an extraordinary sum of £56.6 million, including £54.1 million raised by RBL and £2.57 million raised by Poppyscotland.

Click here to to see message from Executive Director, Gary Ryan  The Numbers Are In

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The RBL Strategy to 2035

Please click the link to view the full document Rbl Our Strategy To 2035 (1)

The new RBL strategy to year 2035, focuses on the changing needs of the whole Armed Forces community; serving personnel, veterans, families, and the bereaved. As our Armed Forces face uncertainty on how it might be deployed over the next decade, the RBL must remain the constant that they can turn to, whatever the need, whenever it’s needed. And we remain committed to continue our work to ensure the Armed Forces Covenant, the commitment between the nation and those who undertake military service and their families, is upheld and implemented by wider society

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Extracted from Somerset RBL County Weekly Bulletin 17th April 2026 No: 260

Introducing the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens

The nation’s year-round place to remember

From Mark Atkinson, Director General RBL.

I’m pleased to share the exciting news that from September the National Memorial Arboretum will become known as the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens.

In February, I shared that we want it to be at the heart of Our Strategy to 2035, helping to celebrate our story, evolve Remembrance and widen participation.

We brought the charities together on 31st March, which allows us to strengthen our ability to invest in its long-term future as the nation’s year-round place to remember. We are building on 25 years of dedication from colleagues, volunteers and communities to put the site at the centre of our Remembrance work.

The name change is inspired by our vision to bring society together to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, and firmly places Remembrance at its heart. RBL National Remembrance Gardens describes a place that invites people in, not just to reflect, but to take an active part in Remembrance. We will evolve how stories of service and sacrifice are told – through landscape, learning, events and partnerships – ensuring the RBL National Remembrance Gardens remain meaningful for generations to come.

Click link for full transcript- Introducing The Royal British Legion National Remembrance Garde

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

Thurs 2nd July 2026 from 13.00-15.00

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

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The New Ilchester AFOS Events will be held at "Ilchester Community School" (Infant Site) -Illustrious Crescent, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8JX. Ilchester AFOS Poster

Next Ilchester AFOS Event:- Wednesday 1st July from 13.45 to 15.15.

Note: Awaiting publication of future dates????

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

Check out the AF (Veterans) Covenant page for more information

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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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UK Men’s Sheds and RBL  

UK Men’s Sheds Association’s (UKMSA) 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   

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

Sherborne Mens Shed

Location: The Green Shed, Back of the Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne, DT9 5NR.

Shed Opening Times: Tuesdays 10am-3.30pm 

Contact: Chas Chambers - Email: thegreenshedsherborne.co.uk  Phone: 

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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. 

20260115 175421

20260115 175555

20260115 175404  

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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.   

Branch Community Activities

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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 Online Diary 2026 

will be updated for period June -Dec 2026 over the coming days?

 Click Here for Branch Diary News & events

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Somerset County Weekly Bulletin 

The Somerset County Weekly News Bulletin from the Somerset MEO contains; Information of Events, Activities and interest from other Somerset Branches as well Guidance and update for Branch Members. Please contact the [email protected] if you require a copy Latest Issue for 5th June 2026

Somerset County Training Officer: Penny Mottram, is our 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 Services VE & VJ 2025

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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

  Rbl Social Care Report 2026 Full

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:

• The Branch Committee where possible, will meet on the first Thursday of the Month at 19.00hrs at a venue to be confirmed!
• Next Branch Committee Meeting #40 - Thursday, 19.00hrs, 6th September 2026, Location TBC?
• Please contact Secretary if you have any queries or items for the agenda or intention to attend the meeting.

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. A copy is posted on the Branch Noticeboard at the YESS Club and available online via link above.
• The 2026 Branch AGM has provisionally been booked to be held at the YESS Club, Legion Road, Yeovil on Tuesday 19.00 for 19.30 start on the 15th October 2026.

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National, Central & County News Letters & Information

National Conference 2026 -Vote on Motions Report: and  RBL Annual Report for 2025  is now available on the RBL website or contact the Branch Webmaster

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 Web Master 

* 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 RBL Website. May 2026 E Newsletter

++++ RBL Monthly Central News for Branch Officers: (Normally Emailed to Committee and interested parties via Web Master).  

***Shareable copy of RBL Monthly Central News - A Shortened version of the Main Central News for Branch Members can be obtained from Web Master.

 ===== June 2026 Issue Now Out - contact Branch Web Master for copy.====

A full copy of Information, Engagement and news for Counties /Districts & Branches can be obtained from Branch Webmaster.

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

All can be found on either the RBL Membership Administration Portal (MAP), Somerset RBL County Website or Contact Branch Webmaster. 

* Membership Handbook September 2025 - Contact Webmaster

* Membership Handbook September 2025 Change Sheet: Contact Webmaster.

* New RBL Ceremonial Handbook - Issued June 2026 - Please see the RBL MAP for latest version or contact Webmaster.

* RBL Royal Charter  - Revised 2025 - post 2025 National Conference - Contact Webmaster. 

* RBL Membership Youth Policy 2025 v01 - Contact Webmaster.

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

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

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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 -

Changes to Yeovil Branch Meetings form June 2026: Committee meetings are held at 19:00 hrs on the first Thursday of the month until December 2026 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