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King Arthur's School Recognised for Close Links with The Royal British Legion

Thu 12 May 2011
By Ralph Wright
King Arthur's School Recognised for Close Links with The Royal British Legion

Over the last five years, The Royal British Legion and King Arthur's Community School have worked together on a number of memorial occasions to promote understanding between generations about service and sacrifice.

Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: March 2011

Fri 8 Apr 2011
By Arthur Pickup
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: March 2011

Catch up with the latest news from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Everyone is welcome to join the legion, regardless of whether or not you have a service background. For further information ring 01963-824193 or 01963-32952.

Sandbag - RBL Newsletter: January 2011

Tue 1 Feb 2011
By Anthony Goddard
Sandbag - RBL Newsletter: January 2011

Catch up with the latest news from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. With almost 150 members, we are one of the fastest growing and most active branches in Somerset.

Tributes Paid to War Heroes at Rest Far From Home

Fri 26 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Tributes Paid to War Heroes at Rest Far From Home

British Legion members from Wincanton visited Northern Europe and the final resting place of fallen soldiers from the town in the build-up to Armistice Day. Tony Goddard, David Mills and Peter Cox made the poignant trip to Flanders, Picardy and Northern Pas De Calais.

News from the Wincanton Royal British Legion

Fri 30 Apr 2010
By Tony Goddard
News from the Wincanton Royal British Legion

Wincanton Branch Chairman retires, diary dates and events including the Festival of Remembrance afternoon performance on 13th November at the Royal Albert Hall.

Farewell to Legion Stalwart Bill Rumbold

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tony Goddard
Farewell to Legion Stalwart Bill Rumbold

An appreciation of one of Wincanton's most stalwart supporters of those men and women who have fought for their country, who died this week at 88.

Sandbag - Wincanton Royal British Legion Newsletter

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tony Goddard
Sandbag - Wincanton Royal British Legion Newsletter

Catch up on all the news from the Branch.

Wincanton Legion Scoops County Award

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tony Goddard
Wincanton Legion Scoops County Award

Wincanton & District Royal British Legion branch scooped one of the top awards at the County of Somerset RBL Conference. The branch won the coveted Colin McKenzie Cup for the third year running.

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