The Royal British Legion
Nottinghamshire County Newsletter
April 2011 Update
Shoulder to Shoulder with all who serve
Update for April News letter
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
CONCERTS IN THE CATHEDRALS 2011
TIME IS GETTING SHORT TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS FABULOUS EVENING EVENT IN YOUR COUNTY – DON’T MISS OUT
The NATIONAL LAUNCH OF THESE CONCERTS will be Southwell Minster on Saturday 30th April 2011 at which the band of the Royal Air Force College will be performing and to which you are all invited.
Tickets priced £12.50 each are on sale now. We are hoping to fill the Nave of the Minster, which can seat up to 500 people and proceeds will be going to the RBL 90th anniversary appeal to raise funds for the Personnel Recovery Centres and the RBL Battle Back Centre which is likely to be at Telford.
Tickets can be purchased through the Nottinghamshire Community Fundraiser, Bob Privett, at or from the Minster Shop Southwell 01636 812933 or from the Chairman of the Southwell Branch of the Legion at:
Andy Gregory, c/o Sacrista Prebend, 4 Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH
County Lunch - Sunday 5th June
South Forest Leisure Centre, Edwinstowe
12.30 for 1pm
Excellent Three Course Meal, Coffee or Tea, and excellent Company all for £15 per head.
Guest Speaker – Jason Rathbone,
Come and listen to what he is doing in Nottinghamshire for ex-Service personnel.
See attached flyer and return slip for more details.
Numbers will be limited to around 130 so get your booking in soonest to:-
Mrs E Hopkins, 26 Southgate Road, Market Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0QZ
But by Friday the 13th May latest, with a cheque made payable to ‘The Royal British Legion’.
Nottinghamshire County Council Civic Service
Sunday 26th June at 3pm – Southwell Minster
The Chairman elect of the County Council has selected the Royal British Legion as his Charity for his year in office, which commences in May. He has invited Standard Bearers to attend the Service to form a “guard of honour” for the service. As the Chairman is supporting our organisation, the RBL County office would appreciate as many Standard Bearers attending from the County Branches as possible.
We realise that this is the Armed Forces Weekend, and some may be planning to attend Nottingham Castle over this weekend but we do not have confirmation yet that a Service will be held at the Castle or Market Square on either day of the weekend. Please advise the County Office if your Standard Bearer will be attending the County Council Civic Service by returning the tear off slip at the end of this Newsletter update.
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St Georges Day Celebration
There will be a parade and day of celebrations at Ollerton Memorial Gardens on Sunday 24th April. The County will have a Marquee at this event, and the County Membership Teams along with Ollerton Branch invite members to come along and have an enjoyable day. Further can be obtained from the County Office.
CENTRAL BAND OF THE CADET FORCES ASSOC IATION
14TH MAY 2011 at 7.30pm Albert Hall Nottingham.
The Central Band of the Cadet Forces present a concert to celebrate musical youth. Following successful concerts in 2010 in Nottingham, Derby, Croydon, Shrewsbury and a superb performance at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, the band returns to play in front of the home crowd. Music to suit all tastes as the programme includes Band of Brothers, music from the Royal Fireworks, songs from the shows, classical pieces, military pieces, with audience participation welcome with a good sing-song of some traditional songs. There will also be a White Light Show performed by members of the Army Cadet and Air Cadet Forces Corps of Drums. A performance not to be missed. Come along and see today’s youth at its best.
Tickets £10 and £12.50 Box Office Tel: 01159 419419
Keyworth Branch 90th Anniversary Service
Sunday 22nd May
Keyworth Branch are holding a Thanksgiving Service at St Mary Magdalen Church on Sunday 22nd May 2011 as part of our celebrations for the 90th Anniversary. Local youth associations, schools,churches, clubs and local business men have been invited. We are also having a meet the legion evening at the Methodist Church Hall on Selby Lane Keyworth on the 27th September 2011 at 7.30.
Wollaton Branch 90th Anniversary Service
Sunday May 29th
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Royal British Legion; Wollaton Branch will will be holding a Service at St Leonards Church on Sunday May the 29th 2011.
The Service to commence at 1200. All Standards are invited to attend
Would Standards attending please report outside St Leonards Church by 1130.
All to be seated by 1145; followed by a Buffet and entertainmentat Wollaton BRL Club.
Are you doing anything?
What is your Branch doing in 2011 to Celebrate the 90th Anniversary.
Advertise your event here.
Remember the County have a Marquee and display boards that can be available to your Branch, with a Membership team to assist your Branch
Contact the County Office for more details, or Valerie Dodge on .
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m'A further date for your diary
Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch will stage their Events Day on Saturday June 11th.
Watch this space for details later'
Farnsfield & District Branch
25th June 90th Anniversary Event
The Farnsfield & District Branch of the RBL are planning to hold an event to mark the 90th Anniversary of the formation of the Royal British Legion and Armed Forces Day 2011 on Saturday 25th June at Old Manor Farm, Main Street, Farnsfield between 4pm and Midnight by kind permission of Mr Philip Pedley.
Tickets will be available soon and will cost £9.00 each adult, £4 for children between 10 and 16, under 10s free. No extra charge for your supper. Contact Cynthia Carr on 01623 792332
or by E Mail: .
We have decided to start the event a little earlier so that parents with young children can attend and enjoy themselves. Whilst the detailed format has not been completely planned at the moment it will be along the lines of our very successful Armed Forces Day Barbeque format with enhanced entertainment – some for children and some for the parents! We would like to extend an invitation to everyone interested in supporting us in standing ‘Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve’.
Calling all Cricket Fans (and those who are not)
With less than three months to go until the Inter Services Twenty 20 Trophy (IST20), taking place at Lords Cricket Ground on Tuesday 28th June 2011 (the Legion being one of its nominated charities),
is this date in your diary. See attached flyer for more details.
As you are all well aware, the Membership has been left in the shadows for the past few years and never fully recognised for the work it does on behalf of The Royal British Legion. However, with new initiatives being put in place and, not before time, the much needed support cascading down from Head Office, I feel now is the time for us all to work together and show the world that the Heart of the Legion is The Membership.
So come and have a great day out, meet up with old chums and show your support for our Armed Forces of today, "Strength in Unity".
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Nottinghamshire County Council Civic Service
Sunday 26th June at 3pm – Southwell Minster
Branch…………………………………………….
Our Standard Bearer (name……………………….) WILL / WILL NOT * (delete as necessary) be attending the County Council Civic Service on Sunday 26th June at 3pm)
Signed……………………………………………. Branch Secretary
Tear off slip and return to the County Office as soon as possible (alternatively send an email to the County Secretary)
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ABSOLUTE CHALLENGES LAND’S END TO JOHN O’GROATS (LEJOG)
RIDE TO RECOVERY BATTLEBACK CHALLENGE –
‘THE ABSOLUTE CHALLENGE’ 4 – 14 MAY 11
To mark our 90th Anniversary, “Absolute Challenges” (www.absolutechallenges.org) hopes to raise a minimum of £350,000 as a contribution towards The Royal British Legion Battle Back Centre.
Their aim is that 150 full time riders will cycle approximately 980 miles in ten days over the period 4 – 14 May 11 from Land’s End to John O’ Groats. They hope to gain the support of a further 2,000 daily riders who have a choice to ride one or more legs. The money is to be raised through sponsorship with each full time rider raising £1,000 and each daily rider raising £100.
The proposed schedule is:
Day 0 (Tue 3 May) Administration
Day 1 (Wed 4 May) Lands End to Liskeard 76 Miles
Day 2 (Thu 5 May) Liskeard to Tiverton 75 Miles
Day 3 (Fri 6 May) Tiverton to Gloucester 105 Miles
Day 4 (Sat 7 May) Gloucester to Shrewsbury 85 Miles
Day 5 (Sun 8 May) Shrewsbury to Preston 93 Miles
Day 6 (Mon 9 May) Preston to Carlisle 90 Miles
Day 7 (Tue 10 May) Carlisle to Kilmarnock 100 Miles
Day 8 (Wed 11 May) Kilmarnock to Inveraray 80 Miles
Day 9 (Thu 12 May) Inveraray to Spean Bridge 85 Miles
Day 10 (Fri 13 May) Spean Bridge to Bonar Bridge 100Miles
Day 11 (Sat 14 May) Bonar Bridge to John O’Groats 110 Miles
“Absolute Challenges” will be covering costs and providing the main administrative support (accommodation, feeding, medical etc). Additionally, they will offer participants membership of the Legion for a year and cover the costs associated with this.
This event also provides a great opportunity / platform for the Membership of The Royal British Legion to lend its support for such a worthy cause and promote the Legion, promote Membership and raise funds. Head Office has sanctioned the initiative.
Paul Osborne (Regional Publicity and Membership Officer – South) has been appointed the Membership Point Of Contact (POC) for that part of the cycle challenge taking part south of the Scottish Boarder (Days 1 – 6). He will be working closely with his RPMO colleagues in those other Regions where the challenge will be taking place. The RPMOs in turn will be linking in with the County Secretaries and Membership Administrators in the relevant Counties to co-ordinate the support which it is hoped will be forthcoming from the volunteers within Membership at both County and Branch level.
Attachments
Concert in the Cathedral
County Lunch
Inter Services Twenty Twenty Cricket 28 June 2011
The Inter ServicesTwenty Twenty(IST20) Cricket match will be held atLord's on Tuesday28 June in support of The Royal British Legion andHelp for Heroes.
With England's recent success in the Ashes, the Inter Services Twenty Twenty cricket promises to attract a biggercrowd than ever this year.But tickets forthis iconic venue will sell on its reputation alone.
There will be the opportunity to see some top class cricket for affordable pricesplus plans foractivities around coaching for schools, celebrity appearances and a great chance forpeople from across the Services and charitycommunity to meet.
While the details are being finalised, it is anticipated that there will be cricket,military and charity demonstrations and displays. Tickets are now available from www.lords.org/ist20.
County Secretary:
The Royal British Legion, The Territorial Army Centre, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
Telephone: 0203 207 2474 (Weds & Thurs) 01332 341508 (Mon & Tues) Email:
County Manager : Tel: 01332 296757 County Welfare Officer: Tel. 01332 296299 Fax 01332 331841
Registered Charity 219279
Supporting Armed Forces Personnel, past and present, and their families