RBL Leics & Rutland

Official page of The Royal British Legion for Leicestershire & Rutland. Get in touch to find out how you can help support our Armed Forces families & veterans.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

For 100 years we’ve helped raise awareness of the Armed Forces community and encouraged people to help us support them. From fundraising to championing Remembrance and encouraging new members to join us, we’ve been here for the past 100 years and we're not going anywhere. #RBL100

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Check out our 5 ways to teach children about Remembrance. We have a range of free teaching resources that include teacher notes. Our resources are linked to the National Curriculum and help children in KS1-5 build key skills. Browse and download here ➡️ https://t.co/CzzYZVpsNM

[NWL District Council @NWLeics]

Would you like to help support this year’s Poppy Appeal?

The Royal British Legion are looking for people in North West Leicestershire to become Poppy Appeal volunteers.

For more information, contact Helen Fairhead on 07458 085493 or email [email protected]

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

#ArmedForcesWeek

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Today the new £50 note enters circulation on what would have been Alan Turing's birthday...

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Thank you to every Reservist in the Armed Forces this #ReservesDay. From hidden roles that we never see, to stepping up with the Regulars to see us through the Covid-19 pandemic, you make a contribution that must never be overlooked. Thank you for your Service. #ArmedForcesWeek

[RutlandLordLieutenant @RutlandLL]

In #Rutland the #military #veterans & families are very important Thanks all!Today flag raised ⁦@ArmedForcesDay⁩ week. Sadly #Covid prevented public attendance ⁦@rutlandcouncil⁩ ⁦@RutlandHS⁩ #uppingham ⁦@LP_Rutland⁩ ⁦@RSM7RegtRLC⁩ ⁦@RBLOakham⁩

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Today marks 81 years since the evacuation of British & Allied forces from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk. Join us as we remember the service and sacrifice of all whose actions saved the lives of so many and inspired the nation to fight on for our freedoms today. #Dunkirk81

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

100 not out… @PoppyLegion celebrates its centenary but what do we really know about the organisation, apart from the fact it sells paper poppies to raise funds every year? Soldier looks at the support it gives to military personnel.

Read more P43-48: https://t.co/KOSu6K3Ilx

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Today as we celebrate 100 years of supporting our Armed Forces community, we are honoured to have received this special message from HRH The Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse. 🎂 #RBL100

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

🎂 We would like to wish a Happy Birthday to our patron, Her Majesty the Queen, from all of us at the Royal British Legion. @RoyalFamily

[RBL Leics & Rutland @LeicsPoppy]

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[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

We're aware that there are statements online suggesting the poppy is not being offered in certain areas of the UK. We'd like to reassure you that this is categorically untrue. We are proud to offer the poppy in every community in the UK — we always have been and always will be.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when the @RoyalAirForce and @RoyalNavy defended the UK against attacks from Germany's Air Force in #WW2.

80 years on we are remembering the contribution of all
British, Commonwealth and Allied Forces #BattleOfBritain80

[RBL Leics & Rutland @LeicsPoppy]

#TogetherinHope we have so much to be proud of in our great city. We are thinking of all those affected by the extended lockdown in Leicester.

[LeicesterTiH @LeicesterTiH]

As the #leicesterlockdown decision sinks in, today we launch #TogetherInHope, supported by @LCFC's Susan Whelan, Bishop @SnowMartyn of @leicestercofe and @NCanagarajah of @uniofleicester. Join us to celebrate #leicester and #leicestershire

[RBL Leics & Rutland @LeicsPoppy]

So thrilled to hear that our partners @concordia_uk have received the @QueensAwardVS for Voluntary Service. Congratulations and well done to everyone involved #VolunteersWeek

[Dave Andrews DL @davearadio]

2 wonderful old gentlemen at yesterday's Remembrance Service at Victoria Park - Gordon and Alf both veterans of WW2 with families and @LeicsLieutenant @Leicester_News @LeicsPoppy

[RutlandLordLieutenant @RutlandLL]

In #Rutland #RemembranceSunday = marked by services @RBLOakham @LeicsPoppy across county in village churches, #Uppingham & #Oakham = county town. Shown is the Oakham #marchpast with military @617_Sqn #RAF504 #cadets #Guides. and many others Exciting that churches = full all ages

[RBL Leics & Rutland @LeicsPoppy]

#PoppyAppeal #RemembranceSunday #leicestershire #LeicesterCity

[Leigh Spencer @Leigh984]

We will remember them #NewboldVerdon joins with others across the country to remember those who served @PoppyLegion @LeicsPoppy @BBCLeicester @bbcemt @HelenMcLive #RemembranceDay