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Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November & December 2016
The November and December 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes the Poppy Appeal 2016, Remembrance 2016 and trip updates.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for September & October 2016
The September and October 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes Remembrance 2016, and Arthur Vickers VC.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for July & August 2016
The July and August 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.
100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme Memorial Ceremony
Friday 1st July marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme during World War One. You are invited to attend a memorial ceremony at the town’s War Memorial, located next to the Memorial Hall.
Wincanton Armed Forces Day – Saturday 25th June 2016
This year’s Armed Forces Day has again been organised by the town’s branch of the Royal British Legion. To accommodate the continued growth of the event this year’s event will be held in the grounds of King Arthur’s Community School.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for June 2016
The June 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for March / April 2016
The March/April 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.
Wincanton Remembrance Parade & Service 2015
Once again, Wincanton saw a good turnout of both spectators and those participating in the Remembrance Day parade down through the High Street. It was particularly encouraging to see many younger members of the community involved in the event.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October 2015
News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of October’s newsletter.
Poppy Appeal 2015
The 2015 National Poppy Appeal started on Thursday 22nd October and Wincanton is in full gear to make it a special year.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2015
News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of September’s newsletter.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2015
News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of the newsletter.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for July 2015
News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of the newsletter.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for June 2015
Read the summary or download the full edition of June’s newsletter from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion.
Wincanton Armed Forces Day – Saturday 27th June 2015
Armed Forces Day events will take place in Wincanton on Saturday 27th June. The aim of the day is to honour the contribution of military personnel, past and present, showing support to, and thanking the men and women who serve.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2015
The Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion continues to thrive in the town and through its monthly newsletter, ‘Sandbag’, aims to keep members and the community informed of its activities.
Poppy Appeal 2014 – British Legion is “Overwhelmed” by Local Generosity
This year’s Poppy Appeal is now virtually finished. Nearly all of the donations have been counted and banked. The total amount of donations stands at £15,635, for which the British Legion would like to thank everyone.
Remembrance Parade 2014 – Wincanton Pays Tribute VIDEO
Remembrancetide this year was very poignant and very well attended, this being the Centenary of the Great War. During the period many wreaths and crosses were laid at graves and memorials throughout our area.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the September Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
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