MEMBERS OF THE LANCASHIRE RBL COASTAL GROUP

The POPPY APPEAL in Lytham and St Annes for 2009 raised over £24,500

Our thanks go to the Collectors, Cadets, Local Businesses, and the kind people of Lytham and St Annes”     -     Spencer Leader, Poppy Appeal Organiser

Lancashire Royal British Legion Coastal Group AGM -  Sat. September 11th 2010 at 11 am

               BLESMA HOME Blackpool

                            BRANCH MEETINGS ARE HELD AT

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB  at  MAYFIELD ROAD, ST ANNES

             ON LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 8pm

NEXT MEETING IS ON MONDAY 23rd August. 2010

SPENCER LEADER -  well deserved recognition for the hard work and long service given to St Annes Royal British Legion, as mentioned in the Queens birthday Honours list.

It was announced  today that her majesty has awarded him the MBE. Spencer has spent the major part of his life in one position or another, from Club Steward, standard bearer, Chairman, and  President, filling in as Secretary, helping with Welfare, etc.  But his outstanding work as Poppy Organiser, increased the amount raised from £400, when he started, to yet another record breaking total of £25,000 in 2009. St Annes and its Royal British Legion, is very lucky to have a man of such caliber.

In typical modest fashion, Spencer said “ I am lucky that all those years ago, I chose to be a member of St Annes RBL, where I have been privileged to work alongside a great team of caring people “.                                                                                         12th June 2010

              The St Annes Branch are planning to have a coach trip to the 

                      NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, in Staffordshire

                               Sunday 12th September 2010. 

       Anyone interested please contact       Albert Cooper   01253-728485.

      Take a look at the web site at  -   http://www.thenma.org.uk/index.aspx

Sited in the heart of the Nation, with 50,000 maturing trees and 160 memorials, it is a beautiful and lasting tribute to those who serve their country, die in conflict or have a special reason for being remembered. The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country. The Arboretum is part of The Royal British Legion family of charities.

     The ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL                                               THE BASRA WALL