MaldenCoombeRBL

Malden, Coombe & Kingston branch of the Royal British Legion. Formed #NewMalden 1921. 100 yrs supporting Armed Forces community @PoppyLegion #RBL #PoppyAppeal

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

August 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of our branch formation. Plans are afoot for a fundraiser stall #NewMalden High St.

We’re also busy working on Remembrance parade & civic ceremony arrangements for this important year in our history.

Details to follow 👀

@PoppyLegion

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Thanks @PoppyFactory !
A group of our branch members & Poppy Appeal volunteers enjoyed an interesting visit today.

Thanks too to treasurer Jan for organising another social.

Get in touch with us for details on joining @PoppyLegion & find out about plans for future outings.

[Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay]

While many enjoy the bank holiday sunshine, the UK Armed Forces continue working day and night to keep us safe. ☀️🇬🇧

Join us on 27 June to thank all those who serve our country 24/7. 🤝

Show your support at an Armed Forces Day event near you:
🔗 https://t.co/lOi5aaU0Yx

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

We’re pleased to report that we have now added our President’s name to our branch Roll of Honour board in recognition of his well deserved Gold Badge award.
Congrats again Ken 👏 🫡

Service Not Self

@PoppyLegion

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Truly red letter day y’day as we presented our President, Ken Smith, with @PoppyLegion Gold Badge. Years of unstinting exemplary work as member, Chair & President. Commitment & dedication to #PoppyAppeal & to keep branch active.
Thanks too for your good humour.
We salute you 🫡

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

#NewMalden TOMORROW …

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

DIARY DATE

Sat. 2nd May 9am-2pm
Farmers’ Market #NewMalden High St.
Come along, say hello 👋
Check out the Poppy merchandise at our @PoppyLegion fundraiser stall.
Speak to friendly volunteers about membership.

TIA for your support.
See you there 🤝

#ArmedForces
#fundraising

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

DIARY DATE

Sat. 2nd May 9am-2pm
Farmers’ Market #NewMalden High St.
Come along, say hello 👋
Check out the Poppy merchandise at our @PoppyLegion fundraiser stall.
Speak to friendly volunteers about membership.

TIA for your support.
See you there 🤝

#ArmedForces
#fundraising

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Thanks to those who attended our #ANZACDay commemoration at #NewMalden Memorial yesterday.

Thanks to the Grafton Club for providing a venue afterwards. Tea & coffee - plus homemade Anzac biscuits courtesy of Jan 🍪 👏

#WeWillRememberThem

@PoppyLegion

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

We will gather at #NewMalden Memorial on Sat. 25th April at 10.50am to mark #ANZACDay with wreath-laying & silence observed. ANZAC stands for Australian & New Zealand Army Corps. A special commemoration this year being 110 yrs since 25th April officially named Anzac Day in 1916.

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Support for @kmscoutband welcome 🎶 …

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Our branch Treasurer & Poppy Appeal Organiser, Jan Feist, has received one of @RBKMayor ‘s Community Awards.
Such well deserved recognition.
Congrats Jan - you’re a human dynamo! 👏
We’re very proud of you.
Thanks to @JamesGilesRBK for the nomination & citation.

@PoppyLegion

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Thank you to #NewMalden @kinglibheritage for inviting us & members of @RBKingston to their flag raising event this morning.

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Thank you to #NewMalden @kinglibheritage for inviting us & members of @RBKingston to their flag raising event this morning.

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

DIARY DATE

Sunday 12th April

Community Planting Day 🌱
#Kingston Memorial Gardens, KT1 1RP

10.30am - 1pm

Materials provided.
See Kingston Council flyer for more details …

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Branch meeting date change … for this month only our branch meeting will be held on a Tuesday rather than Wednesday.
Branch members to gather at usual time of 2pm at Grafton Club meeting room.

[H.E.T. @HolocaustUK]

As part of International Women's Day, we remember the 200 women who protested the arrest of around 2,000 Jewish men, outside a building on Rosenstraße in Berlin.

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Drum roll 🥁 …

a further £30K was raised in #Kingston to add to #NewMalden area total.
Massive thanks to all who collected & donated 👏
+ a huge shout out to our Poppy Appeal Organisers, Jan & David, for their time & efforts 👏

#ArmedForces #community #support

@PoppyLegion

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we raised more than £30K in the #NewMalden area for the #PoppyAppeal !

Thanks to all who gave their time to organise & collect & to all those who generously donated 👏

#Kingston area amount will follow when available.

@PoppyLegion

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

With the Holocaust memorial tree being inaccessible atm due to construction works in #Kingston Memorial Gardens, we have laid a wreath at #NewMalden Memorial to commemorate #Holocaust Memorial Day which marks over 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

[MaldenCoombeRBL @MaldenCoombe]

Members attended interesting @PoppyLegion Surrey County Conference y’day. Potential National Conference motions discussed, presentations made + visiting speakers incl. National Chair. Thanks to Windlesham branch for hosting.

Surrey Chair oversaw handing over of County Standard.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Our Statement in response to President Trump's comments:

The service and sacrifice of British personnel in Afghanistan cannot be called into question, and we condemn any comments that undermine their extraordinary contribution.