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Reflection- through Remembrance of past sacrifice in the cause of freedom.

Hope- by remembering the past, a younger generation has the chance of a better future

Comradeship- through shared experience and mutual support

Selflessness- by putting others first

Service- to those in need and in support of the whole community

The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 to assist with the welfare of serving and ex service personnel of all branches of the services and their dependents. Most of the people requiring assistance were young people in their twenties and thirties who are today's pensioners and once again require our assistance. They need help with pension rights, help to retain an active life in their own homes and assistance with many other welfare matters.

It's a big misconception that you have to be a member of the Royal British Legion to benefit from their services, all you need to be, is currently serving, ex service or a dependent of someone who is. All we ask is that you let us know about you, we cannot help unless we know who you are.

Unfortunately we are now back to the same problem with our service personnel being maimed and some paying the ultimate sacrifice. Another misconception is that the Royal British Legion only supports the elderly, but with today's conflicts we have many young wives and families whose breadwinner is either not going to return to his/her normal job or, in the worst case, not return at all.

We need your help to make sure we are there for all the people, young and elderly so that they feel they are not alone and forgotten.

As a charity and one of the UK’s largest membership organisations and recognised as custodians of Remembrance we rely on public and commercial support to raise the many millions we require to deliver our services. One way we do this is with the annual Poppy Appeal.

2011 Newbury Poppy Appeal		Membership
We all know that times are hard so it is especially warming that the people of Newbury dug deep into their pockets during the 2011 Poppy Appeal. During the collection fortnight the amount of coins and notes put into the tins was a staggering £54,214. This is well over £5,000 more than last year’s total, which was itself a record. Perhaps we should take a moment to reflect on why the people of Newbury have been so generous. I think it is because they perceived and recognised the need. The Poppy Appeal is the major single source of revenue for the Royal British Legion’s Benevolent Fund and each year more people come to the Legion for help. With sad regularity we see and read about the considerable danger young service men and women face in today’s world. There will always be a need to provide help for them and their dependants, when they themselves no longer can. All of us involved were privileged to be involved in another Poppy Appeal, and extend our thanks to all donors who made it so worthwhile. You don't have to wait till Poppy Appeal time to make a donation. We need your support all year. There are lots of ways to give - online, direct debit etc. And don't forget to sign up for Gift Aid!   Click here to read the letter sent to the Newbury Weekly News. Click here for more information		Membership is open to everyone* not just current or ex-service personnel. An application is available from the club. Membership details: Under 65 - £21.50 per person per year Over 65   - £17.50 per person per year   Renewal in September *Under 18's will be Youth Members    Contact Us For information on anything you see on this website, please contact the club on 01635 47415 or email us at info@newburyroyalbritishlegion.co.uk.

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