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This year's Festival of Remembrance commemorates the people who secured peace and our way of life 75 years ago, whilst reflecting upon the sacrifice made by many in protecting the nation from Covid-19.
Having been forced to shield at home with his daughter during the Covid-19 pandemic, former Able seaman Seymour ‘Bill’ Taylor, 95, will be remembering his comrades on his doorstep this year.
Katie Newlands is a Surgeon Lieutenant in the Royal Navy and works as a GP Registrar. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, her surgery had to take swift action.
During the coronavirus outbreak we will continue to work with our community, ensuring their safety and well-being is our highest priority during these unprecedented times.
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.
When the Covid-19 outbreak forced Lee Owen - Head of Activities at one of our care homes - and his 6 year-old son Noah into self-isolation they had to find a way to stay connected to the care home residents they entertained.
As RBL’s Director of Music, David Cole OBE, directs our Central Band and is also the musical director of the annual Festival of Remembrance.
David Kelsey joined the Army at 16, but his military career was cut short because of the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces.
When veteran Reggie could no longer get into the garden after a fall, we came to the rescue to help him grow flowers for his wife again.
Families may reach out to funeral directors for help and support when arranging a collection for their loved one in lieu of flowers.
We work with Dementia UK to provide Admiral Nurses -dementia specialists – who give essential practical and psychological support to people caring for a loved one with dementia.
Tom Boardman became a prisoner of war when British forces surrendered to Japan in Singapore in 1942.
The British Legion Women’s Section was formed in 1921 to safeguard the interests of widows and families of ex-Servicemen.
After joining the Army at 18, Len Burritt served on the frontline in more than 100 battles in 15 countries, including the Battle of El Alamein in 1942.
By the end of 1945 troops were back home in the UK. But a UK that looked very different from the one they’d left when at the outbreak of war.
Originally from Jamaica, Albert Jarrett, 96, signed up to join the RAF in 1942 on the island before travelling to the UK in 1943.
