Royal British Legion
LATEST NEWS
Nationally, the Women's Section of the Royal British Legion is 90 years old this year! To celebrate, the Women's Section of the Olveston and District Branch are hosting a Garden Party at Tomorosa, Awkley Lane, Olveston BS35 4EW on Sunday 12th June 2011 from 11am to 6pm. This event is open to all. Come and help celebrate an organisation which has been helping ex-servicewomen and ex-servicemen for 90 years!
Royal British Legion, Olveston & District Branch (Men's Section)
Meetings held at Daldry Gardens, Olveston
On the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm
Membership is open whether you are serving, ex-Service or have little or no link with the Services; the Legion is still relevant to you. Apart from our many social activities, you can also get involved in our fund-raising and welfare work.
The Legion now has a Single Membership, giving all members equal rights to participate in Branch, County and National decision-making processes of the organisation.
Applicants under the age of eighteen will be entered as Youth Members. Please contact our Chairman or Secretary or just come along to our friendly meeting for further information regarding membership.
The Olveston and District Branch celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2009.
CONTACTS
Chairman: Martin Scott Tel: 01454 614882 Secretary: Raymond Vowles Tel: 01454 632135
Royal British Legion, Olveston & District Branch (Women's Section)
The Women's Section of the Olveston and District Branch of the Royal British Legion was formed on the 13th October 1947; we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee in 2007.
We hold monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month in the Daldry Gardens Community Lounge at 7.30pm; we have a variety of speakers at our meetings. Our primary aim is to raise money for the R.B.L. Benevolent Fund which helps all ex-Service men and women in the United Kingdom.
Anyone considering becoming a member is welcome to come as a guest to see what we are all about - you will be very welcome. Alternatively, please contact Peggy Oakhill on 01454 201091.
