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Forces Wives Challenge Pedal4Poppies

Hundreds of people around have taken part in a Forces Wives Challenge virtual bike ride to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.

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Lt Col Harvey Pynn

Lt Col Harvey Pynn splits his time between the Army and NHS, and established a team to support the Ambulance Service during Covid-19.

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Ralph McTell

Ralph McTell  

Singer-songwriter Ralph McTell has recorded a work of poetry and song to mark the centenary of the interment of the Unknown Soldier at Westminster Abbey.

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Terry's story

Army veteran Terry found his life spiralling out of control due to alcohol addiction. With our help he put himself on a path to recovery.

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11 inspiring Poppy Appeal fundraisers 

This year's Poppy Appeal was very different, and whilst the Covid-19 pandemic presented many challenges we've been amazed at how many wonderful fundraisers have taken on an array of inspiring fundraising activities to help raise money during the Appeal.

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Working as a military critical care nurse in the NHS 

Cpl Apassara Wichaisri, a military nurse working in the NHS on her experience working with citically ill Covid-19 patients.

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How the Army are supporting mass testing

This year the Armed Forces have stepped in to support the Covid-19 response and are now supporting the roll out of mass testing in Liverpool.

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25 tips for managing your money at Christmas

In the run up to Christmas lots of people have money worries. Follow our top 25 tips to help you plan, budget and save money this Christmas.

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Together at Christmas

Together at Christmas is our annual community initiative to combat loneliness at social isolation.

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Why I ran my last run for RBL

Days before an operation to amputate his left leg, former solider Jon Hilton ran 5k to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.

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Liverpool mass testing centre

Supporting mass Covid-19 testing

In 2019, WO2 Sergeant Major Sean Butcher was deployed on UN peacekeeping mission Op Tosca in Cyprus before, having only been home a few months, being sent, along with his unit, to support the NHS’s response to Covid-19.

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Supporting fellow veterans through lockdown

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, WW2 veteran Dennis volunteered to help lift the spirits of isolated and vulnerable people in his community.

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Barbara Windsor at London Poppy Day 2017

A tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

Everyone at The Royal British Legion is incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor. An unforgettable character, Dame Barbara brought joy to all who knew her with her infectious laugh and personality.

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Steve King at home

How we helped veteran Steve avoid homelessness

Army veteran Steve King is looking forward to his first Christmas in his new home after we rescued him from homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Julian Groves

Julian's story 

When Covid-19 restrictions were announced earlier this year, ex-Army medic Julian Groves wasn’t initially phased, but soon realised he needed to start interacting with people again and joined our Telephone Buddy scheme.

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Serving overseas at Christmas

Martin Skirth will spend Christmas apart from his family this year, so we sent them a special Royal British Legion Christmas pudding as part of our Together at Christmas initiative.

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