The Royal British Legion
Beverley Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival is a Huge Success
Beverley Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival saw well over 4500 people pass through the doors of the iconic landmark during the three-day event.
With over 80 Christmas trees on display, there was plenty of competition to be named the best tree at the event.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Launched
The 2015 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Beverley & District was formerly launched on Friday 16th October at St Mary’s Church Hall,
Beverley Armed Forces Day To March Out In Style
The seventh Beverley Armed Forces Day will take place in the town’s historic Market Place on Sunday 5th July 2015.
GALLERY : Beverley Braves Vs Cottingham Tigers
Photos from the game featuring the Beverley Braves and the Cottingham Tigers that participated in a special match ahead of the game between the senior side and the army.
Soldiers 24 Hour Fundraiser For Headley Court
A military instructor who suffered brain damage following a motorcycle injury has today completed a 24-hour row to raise funds for The Royal British Legions MediCinema at Headley Court in Surrey.
Poppy Appeal Smashes Previous Totals Thanks To Generous Public
Donations from people in Beverley and the surrounding villages to the Poppy Appeal have totalled over £39,000, smashing last year’s total.
Armistice Day in Beverley: Young and Old Pause to Remember
Beverley today paused and remembered those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.
The Sun Shines As Beverley Remembers
Today people from Beverley took time out to pause and remember those who have fallen while serving their country.
Beverley Branch Gets Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Underway
The Royal British Legion’s 2014 Poppy Appeal got under way in Beverley. Volunteers from Beverley Branch of the British Legion were in the town centre collecting donations from the public.
Local Transport Company Roll Out Poppy Bus
To help recognise the commemoration going on this year of the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, Hull-based bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services
The University of the Third Age raise money for the Royal British Legion
Last week, the University of the Third Age (U3A) held a concert in the Beverley Memorial Hall. The Concert was by the U3A Singers, and the songs were all the popular songs from the beginning of the Great War
Beverley’s Rolls Of Honour: Can You Help?
To help the people of Beverley to mark the anniversary next year of 100 years since the start of the First World War, the Beverley and Rural Community Partnership are considering a bid for money
Royal British Legion To Hold Special Service At Beverley Minster
On Sunday September 1st, The Royal British Legion will be holding a Service in Beverley Minster, to lay up 2 former East Riding Standards.
ARMED FORCES DAY: Tiger Moth Fly By Confirmed
Beverley Armed Forces Day, Sunday 1st July 2012 will be a very special one as this year the East Ridings Community Covenant is to be signed by among others the head of the British Army in Yorkshire and the North East, Brigadier Greville Bibby
Remembrance Sunday Parade
The streets of Beverley were lined this morning as the Remembrance Day Parade led by the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade made its way to the Memorial Gardens. wreaths were laid by representatives from many different organisations with Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell placing one from the town. [nggallery id=1853]
Armistice Day: Beverley’s Silent Tribute
The town centre of Beverley came to a standstill as The British Royal Legion, officials and members of the public observed a two-minute silence. Staff from the surrounding businesses joined shoppers on the streets as the town of Beverley paid their respect on Armistice Day. The ceremonies commemorate those who died in two world wars and later conflicts, including 385 UK personnel killed in Afghanistan since 2001. [nggallery id=1851]
The Royal British Legion In Our Region
The Royal British Legion celebrates 90 years providing welfare for servicemen, ex-servicemen and their dependants across the armed services and its Poppy Appeal remains the accepted way in which most pay their respect to those who fought during war. The legion was formed on 15 May 1921 and now, as we reflect on its long history, the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service is able to shed fresh light…