90th Anniversary Events

llanrwst is celebrating by having 3 major events.

1. It is taking a coach trip of 54 people  to the national arboretum in Staffordshire on the 13th May where the chairman Mr Edgar Parry  will cheque for £500 to help with their fund raising

2. It is having a talent competition called "the legion of talents" on may 20th at the llanrwst rbl club. It is open to anyone 16years old or over. The winners will receive £100 and will go through to the North Wales grand final. Grand final winners will appear at Venue Cymru and will have the opportunity to sign with the leading North Wales Agency. What ever your talent be it singing , dancing, comedy come along and give it ago. for further details phone Mick Bucknall Secretary or email on pickwicksnwales@aol.com.

3. RBL 90th Anniversary Party on  11th June.  The event starts with a buffet for all Llanrwst RBL pensioner members starting at 4..00 pm. with live entertainment.
at 8.00 pm the event is open to all Llanrwst RBL members to join the celebrations with more live entertainment through to midnight.

90th Anniversary Cycle Ride

The Royal British Legion is inviting the localcommunity to help celebrate its 90th Anniversary year by supporting riders in a long distance cycle ride to raise funds for the 90th Anniversary appeal. Lead by Paul Harding the group of 8 cyclists and their support team will attempt to rice from Lands End to John 'o Groats in 6 days

The cycle ride will arrive in the Wrexham area at about 19.00 on Monday 30th May. They will stay overnight in Gresford  and depart at anytime after 7.30 on Tuesday 31st May

This event is just one in a series of nationwide events taking place during this momentous year, as the Legion looks forward to meeting the needs of Serving and ex-Service personnel, and their families, in the future.If anyone is able to support their venture either with supplies or with sponsorship please contact eitherkforbes@britishlegion.org.uk or the team leader Paul Harding Paul.Harding@brookfieldmultiplex.com

Mike Greenwood,District Manager,said the Legion would not have been able to deliver its vital work without consistent public support over the last 90 years.

"As we mark our 90th anniversary, the Legion's mission is to put welfare at the heart of our organization and continue to help those who have Served and continue to Serve our country.

"With public support, the Legion can continue its crucial work helping our Armed Force family, in particular, the 'Afghan generation'," Mike Greenwoodsaid.

"We have made a £50 million funding commitment to pay for The Royal British Legion Battle Back Centre (The RBL BBC) and the operating costs of a wider Personnel Recovery Capability for ten years.

The RBL BBC will be a national centre of excellence for activity based rehabilitation to help wounded, injured and sick Armed Forces personnel regain their fitness and return to duty, or reskill and make a successful transition to civilian life.

"We are honoured to commit £50 million, the Legion's biggest single funding commitment in 90 years, towards these invaluable projects,"Kevin Forbes said.

"The whole recovery programme will help around 800 wounded, injured and long-term sick Service personnel each year between 2011 and 2021."

The Legion would not have been able to deliver its vital work without consistent public support over the last 90 years.

"On behalf of the Legion, I would like to thank the public for its support over the last 90 years and invite everyone to join in with fundraising events and activities to help us raise £90 million in our 90th Anniversary year." Mike Greenwoodsaid. In particular everyone is invited to take part in our Great poppy Party Weekend 10th -12th June

FREE POPPY PARTY PACK WORTH £9 JOIN THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION IN CELEBRATING THEIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY AND HOST A POPPY PARTY THIS JUNE WITH YOUR FREE PACK. POSTAGE REQUIRED and to help you celebrate, you can order one of The Legion's Poppy Party Packs today for free, just pay £3.95 postage. The Party Packs include all the essentials to kick off a great event such as invitation cards, napkins and tablecloth as well as a Frisbee. There is a E1,000 prize for the most unusual party location, with some inventive ideas already planned, including a party at the Halley Research Centre in Antarctica, the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and on top of Pen Y Fan Mountain in Wales. The Legion is also asking party organisers to think of imaginative ways of raising vital funds to support our Armed Forces family. Whether it's asking people to donate at the entrance or through a raffle, all the money raised from the Great Poppy Party Weekend will go towards meeting the Legion's overall target of raising £90 million in its 90th anniversary year. For further information about the Great Poppy Party Weekend and to register your party, please visit the website thegreatpoppypartyweekend.org.uk or call 01722 714937. How to claim You can send off for your free pack using the form, right. Packs are worth £9 but you just pay £3.95 postage, plus a donation if you wish. All orders to be placed by June 1,2011. Packs will be dispatched as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can purchase packs (£9 plus postage) online at www.poppyshopxirg.uk or by calling 03001239110. Offer open to UK residents only, while stocks last.

 

Long distance Cycle Ride for Charity

Students from Llandrillo College ,Rhos on Sea organised a Sponsored cycle ride  in support of the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion. This  groups of Business Studies students decided to organise a relay cycle ride from Bangor to Liverpool on an 'exercise bike'. The joint organisers Natasha Mckeeman and  Oliver Yates had to arrange maps and rotas to ensure the completion of the task. Others participating were

Natasha Mckeeman

Elliott Ward

Ashleigh Jones

Claudia Holt

Josh Richards

Charlotte Rae

Sam Connop

James Lewis

Each person cycled between 12-18 miles, with Josh Richards being the exception cycling 21.5 miles.Charlotte Rae said "I reached my best so I'm happy" and then on her second cycle she beat her target and cycled further than the first time in the same space of time.

Natasha Mckeeman  (organiser)said "I'm very happy with how the event turned out, Oliver and I worked really hard to make sure everything ran smoothly Thaunk you to all who participated  I'm glad we could raise money for a good cause and have something to give back to them. It was a fun day and I would do it again".

Ashleigh Jones said "It was hard work but I really enjoyed it especially because it was for charity"

James Lewis said "It was different because no other group has done anything like that. I am also interested in cycling to begin with so this event appealed to me. I was pleased with my effort and I hope that the money I raised will help the charity".

Oliver Yates said "it was an enjoyable event which I thoroughly enjoyed and im glad it was a success".

The totals  are still to be completed  with £90 being raised on the day . Each team member still has to collect their sponsor money which might take some time due to half term. The final total will be a credit to these well organised and motivated young people

Community Fundrasier Kevin Forbes and local Poppy Orgaiser, Merfyn Thomas were delighted with the  efforts of this group of delightful young people who were of course raising money for the Royal British legion

As part of our 90th  anniversary celebrations there are a number of things organised

In particular everyone is invited to take part in our

Great poppy Party Weekend 10th -12th June

FREE POPPY PARTY PACK WORTH £9 JOIN THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION IN CELEBRATING THEIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY AND HOST A POPPY PARTY THIS JUNE WITH YOUR FREE PACK. POSTAGE REQUIRED and to help you celebrate, you can order one of The Legion's Poppy Party Packs today for free, just pay £3.95 postage. The Party Packs include all the essentials to kick off a great event such as invitation cards, napkins and tablecloth as well as a Frisbee. There is a £1,000 prize for the most unusual party location, with some inventive ideas already planned, including a party at the Halley Research Centre in Antarctica, the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and on top of Pen Y Fan Mountain in Wales. The Legion is also asking party organisers to think of imaginative ways of raising vital funds to support our Armed Forces family. Whether it's asking people to donate at the entrance or through a raffle, all the money raised from the Great Poppy Party Weekend will go towards meeting the Legion's overall target of raising £90 million in its 90th anniversary year. For further information about the Great Poppy Party Weekend and to register your party, please visit the website thegreatpoppypartyweekend.org.uk or call 01722 714937. How to claim You can send off for your free pack using the form, right. Packs are worth £9 but you just pay £3.95 postage, plus a donation if you wish. All orders to be placed by June 1,2011. Packs will be dispatched as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can purchase packs (£9 plus postage) online at www.poppyshopxirg.uk or by calling 03001239110. Offer open to UK residents only, while stocks last.

 

'Recipes for Remembrance'

The Legion has been closely involved with two books being published for Remembrancetide: '90 Years of Heroes' by Matt Croucher; and 'Recipes for Remembrance', a children's baking book.  'Poppy Day' by Amanda Prowse is another book being published shortly which will also support The Royal British Legion.

90 Years of Heroes

A celebration of the history of The Royal British Legion, this commemorative book profiles 90 brave heroes - one for every year of the Legion's existence from 1921 to 2011.  Written by Matt Croucher, who was awarded the George Cross for gallantry in Afghanistan, the book is being published for Remembrancetide by Collins and is available from 15 September.

Working in partnership with the Legion, and with exclusive access to our archives, Matt has selected 90 heroes, detailing their achievements as well as the evolution of the Legion.  The book is superbly illustrated, and includes well-known heroes such as VC recipients Johnson Beharry and Tasker Watkins, as well as less-known figures such as Rosemary Powell, the 96-year-old who has been collecting for the Poppy Appeal since it began.

'This book is a fitting tribute to recognise . . . The Royal British Legion. Long may the Legion stand shoulder to shoulder with all who serve within our Armed Forces.'

Rt Hon David Cameron, Prime Minister

90 Years of Heroes will be available on thePoppy Shop and can be ordered through Amazon, raising funds to support our welfare work.

 

Recipes for Remembrance

The Legion has also launchedRecipes for Remembrance, a pocket-sized baking book featuring recipes from children's baking star Flossie Crums. The aim is to help families, schools and particularly children to mark our 90th Anniversary Poppy Appeal, while participating in and experiencing Remembrance.

Helen Hill, of the Legion's Learning Team, said:  "As part of our role as the national custodian of Remembrance, the Legion reaches out to over two million children across the country each year. We know from parents, teachers and most importantly the children themselves, that current conflicts often trigger questions about the role of those who serve our country and these don't just get asked at school but at home too.

"As a result, we saw our landmark 90th birthday and Poppy Appeal as a great way of using baking to gently introduce families with children of 10 or younger to the importance of Remembrance where children engage in a positive way."

Flossie Crums is the creation of Helen Nathan, who has written three other baking-related books featuring the character. Together with her brother Billie, Flossie explains the work of the Legion and the role of the Poppy.  Recipes for Remembrance unveils 10 new recipes with a Remembrance theme, such as 'Mini Poppy Cupcakes' and a 'Welcome Home Cupcake Tower' for Servicemen and women returning home from a tour of duty.

The book will be available from thePoppy Shop and through theFlossie Crums website, and all of the profits will go to supporting the work of the Legion.

Poppy Day

An original tale of love and war by Amanda Prowse,Poppy Day is the story of an army wife, set in East London and Afghanistan.

Mandy Prowse is the wife of a serving soldier who wrote Poppy Dayas a way to say 'thank you' to her extraordinary husband and his colleagues who serve their country selflessly every day.

While this book is a work of fiction, Mandy understands life beneath the uniform, what it's like to be the one left at home, ticking off the days until your loved one returns, and what happens when there is a knock on the door that every Forces' spouse, parent and lover dreads...

All proceeds fromPoppy Day will support the work of The Royal British Legion.  It is available on Amazon and from thePoppy Shop.