The Branch met in the village hall on Monday 1st September. There was much official correspondence to deal with after the long summer break.
LIGHTS OUT 4th August - It was reported that the vigil in West Felton Methodist Chapel was well supported by the other churches and organisations in the village. Members are grateful to them and to Rev’d Tony Sparham for their cooperation. The Methodist Chapel committee donation of £48.20 for the Poppy Appeal was much appreciated.
CARNIVAL - The Branch Carnival float “Crimson Field” achieved 2nd prize.
NESSCLIFFE Day of Remembrance 16 August - Four members attended. Memorial displays representing the village of West Felton were installed in the Officers’ Mess. The WF branch tent was highly decorated and attracted a steady stream of visitors. More than £170 was collected for the Poppy Appeal. Seven Legion Standards attended the Drumhead Service from around the county. There was a vote of thanks to Bob Spencer for his work.
POPPIES - A letter was sent to the Head Teacher at WF school to thank them all for the big paper poppies which have now seen service in three WW1 occasions and were admired by all who saw them.
Andy Young was wished well on his Poppybike ride.He sets off on Thursday 4th Sept. He continues to accept sponsorship at
(https://www.justgiving.com/Andy-Young7/)
Poppy Appeal Organiser - no volunteer for the position has yet been identified. The members sent their good wishes to Mike Johnson who was reported to be feeling much better now his treatment has started.
The Punch Bowl management has agreed the return of the branch for meetings but a date was not yet fixed. Therefore the next meeting will be held on 6th October, 8pm in West Felton Village Hall.
WEST FELTON IS FAMOUS FOR ITS GENEROSITY.
The branch won the award for highest per capita donations to the Poppy Appeal so many times they gave it to us to keep!
We know we can depend on your continued
support and thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
There will be no house to house collection in
West Felton and Ruyton XI Towns this year.
There will be collecting boxes and poppies in:
- WEST FELTON STORES
- THE PUNCH BOWL
- THE QUEENS HEAD
- RUYTON XI TOWNS STORES
- THE TALBOT INN
We are grateful to these businesses for their continued cooperation. Please make your donations at these premises, or anywhere you see an official Royal British Legion Poppy collection box.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE
St Michael’s Church 10:15am
SCHOOL PARADE
at the War Memorial
Tuesday 11 November, 11 am.
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REMEMBRANCE CONCERT
for the Poppy Appeal
Friday 7th November, 7:30 in the Village Hall
The Orthopaedic Male Voice Choir
and the children of West Felton School
tickets from members or west felton stores
