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Twitter page for the Alcester Branch of The Royal British Legion. Warwickshire, England. Admin by David Malin

Alcester, Warwickshire, UK
Joined July 2009
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Brilliant support from @AlcesterAcademy for our Poppy Cascade. Thank you.
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We had a fantastic Quiz Night with 9 teams battling it out. Congratulations to the winning team 'How d'ya spell That' Great fun was had by all. Thank you to those that joined us and for those that made the night happen. #alcester #quiz
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It was an honour to welcome His Majesty The King to the formation parade of the first ever dedicated Gurkha Artillery unit. The new unit is a powerful reminder of the deeply valued relationship between the United Kingdom and Nepal 🇬🇧 🇳🇵 Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4oemWv6
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People are the heart of defence. We thank our Armed Forces for their sacrifices. This Government has awarded a 3.6% pay rise, bringing total pay increases to 14.1% since July 2024 - recognising their dedication as defence demands grow. Read more: ow.ly/IkQb50Z9k9e
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Replying to @AlcesterAcademy
@AlcesterAcademy Remembrance Day Parade 2025 @AlcesterRBL
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Replying to @AlcesterAcademy
@AlcesterAcademy @AlcesterRBL A very proud day. Alcester Remembrance Parade 2025. #WeWillRemember ❤️
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This time of year can bring it all back. It can bring back distressing memories of service, the pain of losing a loved one or conversations around things you would rather forget. Call us on 0808 802 8080 for support ❤️
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🏰 The King has arrived at Balmoral Castle where he was welcomed by a Guard of Honour held by Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland. 🐴 His Majesty met the mascot of the Regiment: a Shetland pony called Corporal Cruachan IV.
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Born in Punjab in 1921, Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt MBE joined the Indian Army in 1941 and served as a physical training instructor. His portrait features in ’Through Their Eyes’ - our exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. 1/2
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On Friday 15th August, we will be marking VJ Day and the subsequent end of WW2 with a Wreath Laying ceremony on the St Nicholas Church Green at 11am. Refreshments afterwards in the Church House. All are invited to join us. #vjday #vjday80 #alcester #WW2 – at Alcester, England
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Their legacy lives on. 🕯️ #VJDay80 This week we remember all veterans of the Far East, who served with courage and distinction in the battle for freedom in Asia and the Pacific. The UK Armed Forces are proud to continue their legacy, defending peace and prosperity for the UK and her allies. 🕊️
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This year marks the third Trooping the Colour of His Majesty’s reign. 📷 Prince Charles, aged 3, attends his first Trooping the Colour in 1951, riding in a carriage with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and aunt, Princess Margaret. 📷 Prince Charles, held by The Queen as he stands on a chair, waves to his mother, Princess Elizabeth, as she takes the salute in Buckingham Palace forecourt following the Trooping the Colour ceremony in 1951. 📷 Princess Elizabeth, in her uniform as Colonel of the Grenadiers, salutes as she returns to Buckingham Palace from the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade, also in 1951. 📷 in 1975, The Prince of Wales rides in the parade for the first time, as Colonel of the Welsh Guards.
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Today marks 43 years since the end of the Falklands Conflict. We remember and honour the 255 brave personnel who laid down their lives to defend the freedom of the Falkland Islands. We will remember them.
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And national celebrations continue to mark this very special week… we look forward to the @AlcesterRBL event tomorrow @AlcesterAcademy
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Such a fabulous wall hanging coming together @AlcesterAcademy for @AlcesterTown @AlcesterRBL to celebrate VE Day #80
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Flying into the weekend✈️ Final preparations are taking place for a major flypast to mark 80 years since #VEDay🥳 This year, the UK will mark the 80th anniversary with a large-scale commemorative procession through London and a flypast over Buckingham Palace📺👇
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1/6 Doug Baldwin was just 19 when he landed in Normandy with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers shortly after D-Day in 1944.
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Please wish D-Day veteran Joe Mines a happy 100th birthday! 🥳 Joe landed at Ver-sur-Mer in Normandy on D-Day, and last year accompanied us to Normandy to pay tribute to those who served to protect our freedoms, and remember all those lost on that day almost 81 years ago.
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This year we've celebrated, collaborated and continued to modernise 🫡 To see the very best of the British Army from 2024, check out the full video on our YouTube channel ⬇️ youtu.be/UWDPr5fLL6A
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What a year 2024 has been! From honouring WWII veterans to launching Team UK for the Invictus Games, and raising millions through the #PoppyAppeal, we couldn’t have done it without your support. What was your favourite moment?
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