POPPY APPEAL 2010

The Poppy Appeal is the major single source of revenue for the Royal British Legion’s Benevolent Fund. Each year more people come to the Legion for help and the cost of that help is continually increasing. Daily we see and read of young Service men and women employed in peace keeping duties in many parts of the world, often in considerable danger, and this means that there will always be a need to provide help for them and their dependants, when they themselves no longer can. That is why it is so important that the Legion can continue with its vital work.

On behalf of those who will now benefit from the support of all our volunteers, Associations, Businesses and people of Toddington and surrounding villages we would like to say a very big Thank You. The total amount raised was: £6,797.23

--------------------

90th Anniversary 1921 - 2011

In 2011 the Royal British Legion celebrates its 90th birthday. Over those years, we have seen changes which were unimaginable in 1921. The way nations wage war has changed dramatically and so has the way we care for the men and women returning home from war.

Across the UK the Royal British Legion branches will be celebrating 90 years of outstanding achievements with parties and celebrations and events.

The weekend is to be 10th, 11th & 12th June, so watch this space for further details of what the Toddington Branch will be doing.

--------------------

Somerset Legion House

Weston-Super-Mare

We are very grateful to receive many donations on behalf of lost loved ones, last year from donations received the Toddington Branch was able to donate £300 to one of the Poppy Break homes. The home caters exclusively for serving and ex-Service people, their partners, dependants and carers providing a respite away from home and daily life.

Thank you for all your donations.

--------------------

Members and Committee Members Wanted

The Toddington Branch of the RBL is always keen to welcome new members; we are especially looking for new committee members to help our current committee and you don’t have to be ex-service personnel to join.

We hold our meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.00 p.m. in the top bar of the Social Club. For further information please contact one of the committee members listed below.

--------------------

Chairman: Mr. George Day Secretary: Mrs Pat Smith Treasurer : Mrs Melanie Parker

Tel No: 01525 872745 Tel No: 01525 872642 Tel No: 01525 875844

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it