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Poppy wrote a new blog post: The Basra Memorial Wall Returns [Adjust Time Zone] ago
A service to rededicate the Basra Memorial Wall is taking place at The National Memorial Arboretum today thanks to the devotion of one woman, Carol Jones.
The wall was built in Basra in 2006 bearing the names of the 233 soldiers killed. Following the end of combat operations in April 2009 the wall was dismantled and was set to fall [...]
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Poppy wrote a new blog post: Hounds For Heroes 20 hours, 30 minutes ago
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. Gulf-War veteran Allen Parton, a Legion beneficiary and Legion County Patron for Hampshire certainly thinks so.
Allen is one of the few ex-service people to have taken an assistance dog. His notorious canine friend Endal sadly passed away last year, but he has a new pup in his [...]
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Poppy wrote a new blog post: Arsenal Poppy Shirt Auction Success 1 day, 16 hours ago
You may remember that back in November Arsenal Football Club commemorated Remembrance and Armistice Day with the players wearing a special one-off poppy shirt during a match.
After the game each player signed their shirt which was then put up for auction by the club to raise money for The Royal British Legion and Help For Heroes. [...]
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Poppy wrote a new blog post: The Freedom Trail: Have You Got What it Takes? 1 day, 22 hours ago
Calling all active Legion supporters!
How do you fancy being able to put your strength and stamina to the test with a hike across the Pyrenees into Spain? If that sounds like something that’s right up your street, consider taking part in the Freedom Trail.
The Royal British Legion is offering 15 determined trekkers the ultimate challenge [...]
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Poppy wrote a new blog post: Wanted: Adventurous Volunteers! 2 days, 22 hours ago
Ever fancied emulating the amazing feats of our resident base jumpers Jump 4 Heroes?
The Dorset Royal British Legion Branch are seeking adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump! Ok, so it’s not quite base jumping, but you’ve got to be pretty brave to jump out of a plane and skydive!
The jumps will take place [...]
