Cambridgeshire Royal British Legion

Official Twitter account for the Cambridgeshire County Royal British Legion

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Huge congratulations to @K_F_Gaming who took part in a mammoth 24-hour gaming marathon to fundraise for the Royal British Legion. We cannot thank you enough, you rock! 🤟👏❤️

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Today is Founders Day when @Scouts and @Girlguiding celebrate the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell and his wife Olave. Join us in celebrating by watching this video of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal meeting Cub Scout Emily and 98 year old veteran Colonel Blum.

[Royal Anglian Regiment Charity @RAnglians]

Thanks to everyone who is attending and making this event a reality!

An opportunity for all our recent leavers to stay in touch with the Regimental family, so come along.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Good luck to @royalmarines Taylor Lawrence and @britisharmy Nick Gleeson competing for @teamgb, and @RoyalAirForce Shanwayne Stephens competing for @jamaicaolympic in the 4-man Olympic Bobsleigh. We’re so proud of all our Armed Forces personnel taking part in @Beijing2022. 🙌

[Veterans' Gateway @VeteransGateway]

14 June marks the 40th anniversary of the #Falklands War with a commemorative event at @Nat_Mem_Arb. If you would like to attend this event, please contact your Regimental, Service or civilian Association to register your interest. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/AEfZAas25y

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Kate Green had dreamt of becoming a soldier since the age of 5. As a closeted lesbian, she was forced to hide who she was for years. Why? Because until the year 2000 it was illegal to serve as a gay person in the military. Read her story https://t.co/q0NrngiWNg #LGBTHistoryMonth

[Veterans' Gateway @VeteransGateway]

Are you the spouse, partner, or child (now 18+) of a veteran living in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales? Take part in the UK Veterans Families Study survey today and help improve the support for veteran families for years to come. ➡️ https://t.co/QDuXtIsYeU

[HighSheriffCambs @HSheriffCambs]

Fantastic visit to Chatteris hosted by the Mayor, Cllr Linda Ashley. Well deserved awards to @ChatterisIB, Army cadets and the Chatteris Christmas Lights team. Thanks to all for amazing community work. #communityspirit

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

The countdown is on! ⏰ Two months until The Invictus Games begin. @WeAreInvictus uses sport to change lives and we're proud to partner with @HelpforHeroes and @DefenceHQ to support #TeamUk, their friends, family & carers. Keep an eye out for updates.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

When Adam joined the Army in 2006, he knew he was gay. He came out to his family, friends and his Welsh Guards regiment six years later, what he describes as a “daunting” experience. Read his story➡️https://t.co/kEJaLYWEJC #LGBTHistoryMonth

[East Anglia RFCA @EastAngliaRFCA]

This is a great story from @CambsACF - SSI Drummond joined the #ArmyCadets as a shy 12-year-old and has progressed to Master Cadet and Detachment Commander! Read his account of this inspirational transformation here: https://t.co/xEsgFrExdm
Pic Courtesy Cambs ACF

[Royal Anglian Regiment Charity @RAnglians]

D ‘Cambridgeshire’ Coy Boxing Team!

Thursday 24 February will see the boxing finalists go head-to-head in a truly epic event.

You can watch it live online - we will be sharing the link on our social media channels and regimental website.

Don’t miss it! 🥊

#royalanglian

[Veterans' Gateway @VeteransGateway]

Do you have a child aged 16-19? Connecting Forces helps enable young people to connect with others from the service community in a safe and secure environment. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/t06HLFGxdn

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

In 2017 @OswestryMuseum discovered 600 love letters revealing the WW2 love story of two men, Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher, at a time when homosexual acts were illegal in the UK. Read their heart-breaking story ➡️https://t.co/4x2VYlsqp8 #LGBTHistoryMonth #ValentinesDay

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

On 14 June 2022 we will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War with an event at @Nat_Mem_Arb, remembering the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, their families, and the civilian communities who contributed. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/0PsOluwp3O

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Our LGBTQ+ & Allies Branch is where LGBTQ+ veterans can meet up and socialise. Established in 2018, it now has over 190 members and is planning to launch a mentoring and support scheme. Find out more about RBL membership ➡️ https://t.co/N8nOS6dWYW

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

All David ever wanted to do was join the Army. After just 7 years of service his dream was cut short when a colleague reported him for being gay. At the time there was a ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the Armed forces. Read his story https://t.co/8lIPZtnKlG #LGBTHistoryMonth

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

From his pioneering work at @BletchleyPark during WW2 to his arrest for homosexuality and eventual pardon, we look at the legacy of Alan Turing and his momentous contributions to the Armed Forces during the 20th Century.
➡️ https://t.co/VZAf1KPXYk 📷 National Portrait Gallery

[Royal Central Insights @Coronation2023]

The Queen's #PlatinumJubilee emblem features a continuous platinum line forming a stylised St. Edward's Crown, coming together at the top to form a '70'. The font used is Perpetua, a nod to The Queen's long reign.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

Military Wives: The Hardest Climb, follows 12 military wives as they embark on a grueling climb up the world’s highest volcano, Ojos del Salado in Chile. Stream the documentary and 1/3 of the proceeds will come to us. 🎥 https://t.co/ZgWzpfDMZU @ForcesWivesChal