Oldbury Royal British Legion

22/08/2025

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Last night saw our awards and presentation evening at Sandwell, well done to all recipients of awards with a special mention to our Parents/Guardians and VIPs who supported the event.

Amongst the awards, Mr David Heely OBE became our Honorary Unit President.

PO (SCC) Matthew Killworth-Jukes was also awarded the title of Commanding Officer by our Chair Michelle Crump.

LT Ade Smith RNR was awarded his 5th Clasp for his Cadet Service medal.

Members of the Oldbury Royal British legion were present at their first engagement as affiliates.

MP for Halesowen- Alex Ballinger MP also supported the event.

Lastly our very own LT CDR David Burley RNR supported the event in his capacity as district officer.

BZ to all our recipients, and a special well done to our cadets on a brilliant evening.

16/08/2025

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16/08/2025

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Battle’s Over.

As dawn broke over The Cenotaph, Edinburgh Castle and the National Memorial Arboretum, military pipers played the lament Battle’s O’er to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

They were joined by similar performances in Brunei, Nepal and in Japan, where the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is deployed.

The moment recalled the price paid for peace and demonstrated how partnerships across the world are key to our security, then and now.

We will remember them.

16/08/2025

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12/08/2025

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Iconic aircraft will join the nation’s tribute to veterans of the Far East campaign this Friday. ✈️

Around 400 members of the UK Armed Forces will honour their predecessors on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, at the National Memorial Arboretum. 🫡 🇬🇧

A tri-service Guard of Honour, a flypast by the RAF Red Arrows and moving performances will also feature in a programme to commemorate those who fought and died in the Far East. 🎺

👉 Watch the ceremony live on BBC One from 11.30am or catch up on BBC iPlayer.

31/07/2025

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On 15th August, please join us for a national two-minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Held at midday, the moment of Remembrance will mark the start of our National Commemorative Event, hosted in partnership with the UK Government at the National Memorial Arboretum, to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Featuring 400 members of the Armed Forces, the commemoration will pay tribute to all those who fought and died during the Second World War in the Far East, and will include music from military bands, as well as a flypast from the Red Arrows and historic aircraft from The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The event will be broadcast live on BBC One from midday. Whilst access to the event area at the Arboretum will be by ticket only, members of the public will be able to view the commemoration on a large screen located elsewhere within the Arboretum grounds. Booking parking in advance is also strongly recommended to guarantee entry to the Arboretum on this day.

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31/07/2025

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In their time of crisis, we were there to support Sophie and her husband, Army Sergeant Dan.

During their first winter as newlyweds and parents-to-be, they were faced with a poorly insulated home and rising bills.

“The house just wouldn’t heat up – the electric heaters weren’t efficient enough. We were really struggling to pay our electricity bills.”

Sophie says it felt like they were fighting a losing battle, as she was always cold, and her due date was approaching.

“It was really affecting us mentally and financially.”

They contacted the Army Families Federation for help, who suggested they get in touch with us.

We provided them with an Everyday Needs Grant of £200 which went towards their electricity bill, getting them through the winter before they moved house.

“It gave us that breathing space, and we could focus on the move and our impending arrival.

“There is this misconception that the Royal British Legion is purely for serving personnel – its help extends to their families too. This support is vital.”

27/07/2025

As many of you know, I have been a part of the Legion structure in both the County and North Worcestershire Group.

It's been my extreme pleasure to have been the county's liason within the Branches that fall under the North Worcestershire Group.

If you are a member of Stourbridge RBL , you will definitely know Mick Sage, he is retiring to Thailand, but just want to send him off, with the thanks he truly deserves.

I have had the extreme pleasure, of seeing what he has done for the service community in Stourbridge, Mick have a fantastic retirement, just keep in touch, my friend, I know what you have achieved for you Branch.