British Legion

Brian Harvey, Sleaford RBL standard bearer, commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE Day in 2020. Photo: John Aron

British Legion to lead VE Day commemorations

Banksy has appeared to confirm that he is in Ukraine after unveiling his latest artwork on Instagram. Picture: Banksy/ PA

Banksy Ukraine art: Graffiti artist shares Borodyanka gymnast mural

Entertainment will include a performance from Karen Howell singing well-known 40’s favourites

Take a step back in time at this month's Gainsborough Farmers’ and Craft Market

UPDATE: Council now claims Sleaford war memorial may not have been damaged by ve...

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In pictures: Market Rasen Remembrance Parade

An Act of Remembrance at 11am on November 11 at Market Rasen war memorial

Remembrance in Market Rasen and Caistor

Rev Philip Johnson blessing the pennant that was awarded to the Sleaford and District branch of RBL, marking the 100 year anniversary. EMN-210908-091717001

British Legion branch marks its centenary with service in town

Receiving the ?15,000 towards the new library for Cranwell School. From left - PTA chairman Eleanor Ward, RBL chairman Major Clive Candlin, Standard bearer Brian Harvey, KS2 english leader Fiona Birchenall and pupils Finlay case, aged five, and Tilly Case, seven. EMN-210719-122613001

British Legion donates £15,000 for Sleaford area school library project

The short commemoration ceremony of the Royal British Legion's centenary, at Sleaford war memorial. EMN-210517-155530001

Centenary of British Legion marked with wreath laying

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Marking centenary of British Legion at Rasen Memorial

Brian Harvey RBL standard bearer

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Support annual Poppy Appeal during lockdown as Sleaford’s British Legion pre-rec...

Veterans at the annual Remembrance Service in Sleaford last November. Photo: RAF

Sleaford’s British Legion makes alternative arrangements for Covid-safe Poppy Ap...

VJ Day celebrations in 1954 (Photo: IWM)

Here’s what you need to know about the 75th anniversary of VJ Day - and how it’s...

Sleaford Royal British Legion branch standard bearer Brian Harvey. EMN-200405-120405001

Video: British Legion standard bearer observes two-minute silence for VE Day

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International multimedia artist back in Louth

Oliver Butterworth, Georgia Butterworth and James Maund. EMN-181009-092353001

Crowds turn out for run and walk fundraiser at Stourton Estates

Sleaford Camarederie Club members enjoy the first Veterans Breakfast at Four SeasonsGarden Centre cafe. EMN-180226-150156001

Veterans' breakfast hits the spot

Old comrades invited to slap up breakfast and chat

Sleaford Royal British Legion members launch their Poppy Prom promotion. EMN-170926-133144001

Final show for Sleaford Concert band director as British Legion launches Poppy P...

Members of the Mablethorpe Royal British Legion with pupils at Mablethorpe Primary Academy.

Pupils in Mablethorpe put pennies on poppies to raise funds

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Stand up for Big Comedy weekend at Louth

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Stand up for the '˜Big Comedy Weekend!'

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Andrew Morgan

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Steve Spencer of Spanners Bar in Heckington is starting up a veteran's club. EMN-170228-123651001

Veterans club plan by village bar owner

Royal British Legion members collect Christmas hampers from Four Seasons Garden Centre staff for house-bound members. EMN-161222-115131001

Spreading Christmas cheer to British Legion members

James Burrell presents the proceeds of his poppy sales to Mike warrington, chairman of teh Heckington branch of the British Legion. EMN-161121-180208001

Ten year old James raises cash for veterans with homemade poppies

British Legion branch in desperate need of support

Remembrance Sunday in Louth

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Sell-out field for 2016 Brigg Poppy Race

Wille and The Bandits came to play in Louth on Friday evening.

Wille and The Bandits rock the British Legion hall in Louth

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A time to remember for all at Wickenby

Rase Heritage Society chairman Caroline Foster as researched Rasen's lost Somme soldiers EMN-160508-212918001

Rase Heritage remembers Somme soldier

Top French honour given to Holton le Moor veteran

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Seaman Silver from Horncastle receives top French accolade for his D-Day heroism

The Flanders Friends group has given the Mablethorpe Poppy Appeal a Â£4,000 boost.

Flanders Friends in Mablethorpe gives Poppy Appeal Â£4,000 boost

A fashion graduate from Louth has raised Â£130 for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Louth fashion graduate raises Â£130 for Poppy Appeal

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The Astor Big Band show set for Lincoln

William and Fiona Elkington with the Air Ambulance crew

Big donation to Air Ambulance marks final act Rauceby War Weekend Show after sev...

What's On.

Mayor's prize bingo in Louth

1228 Mablethorpe Air Cadets recently received a certificate of appreciation from the Royal British Legion.

British Legion in Mablethorpe present cadets with certificate of appreciation

Whitwell: Forgotten soldier Samuel Godley remembered as bi-centenary of Battle o...
The son of a humble Whitwell shoemaker who went on to become one of history’s true heroes at the Battle of Waterloo has been remembered 200 years on.

Brigadier Brown (left) president of the Worksop branch of the British Legion, makes a presentation to Shriley and Brian Madden following their retirements as secretary and chairman respectively

Worksop: British Legion branch stalwarts retire after years of service

British Legion, Worksop

Worksop: British Legion’s quest for volunteers ahead of Festival of Remembrance

Police have given advice over bogus callers.

Warning after con men target Belton homes

St Leonard's Church in Dinnington

Dinnington: Exhibition in the town to mark the centenary of the start of WWI

Worksop: Tickets now on sale for British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance

The Ukraine Club in Dinnington. Picture: Andrew Roe

Dinnington: Local branch of the British Legion moves to a new base

The British Legion's Lights Out event in Worksop earlier this month

Worksop: Campaign to save town branch of the British Legion looks to gain new im...

Children at St John's Primary School have built an Anderson Shelter which will be opened at their military day this weekend

Worksop: School military day will help support campaign to save local British Le...

Children at St John's Primary School have built an Anderson Shelter which will be opened at their military day this weekend

Worksop: School military day will help support campaign to save local British Le...

The MP for Bassetlaw completed the 16 day trek in aid of the British Legion

Bassetlaw: Mann down! Bassetlaw MP back on safe ground after completing charity ...

VIDEO: Bassetlaw MP tackling active volcano trek for charity

Bassetlaw: Mann will tackle world’s highest active volcano in gruelling 16 day c...

Bassetlaw MP John Mann is climbing an active volcano in Ecuador for charity

Bassetlaw: MP Mann is going up in the world

Video: ‘Heart of village’ war memorial in Todwick is unveiled at special ceremon...