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The RBL provides welfare to ex-servicemen & women & ensures those who made the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten.

As well as the Poppy Appeal, Remembrance Parades and social events, we support the local army & air cadets, the Town Council & schools.

26/10/2026

🌺 CHIPPING NORTON REMEMBERS – THE POPPY IS BACK! 🌺

Our Chipping Norton Remembers Poppy is currently on display at the Crown & Cushion Hotel. ❤️

We invite everyone to come along and add a little poppy with a personal message in remembrance of someone who has served or made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🌺

🏠 WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST THE POPPY?

We would love to see the poppy travel around Chipping Norton again this year! If your business, school, care home or organisation would like to host it, please get in touch. Everyone is welcome to take part.

🇬🇧 UNION FLAGS NOW ON DISPLAY!

Our beautifully painted Union Flags, which are being auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, are now on display in the window of Hedges Law, Chipping Norton.

Please pop along, have a look and place your bids to support this year’s appeal!

https://aucly.co.uk/auctions/unionflags/chipping-norton-remembers-2026

🌺 Remembering the Fallen, Supporting the Living.

❤️ Please share this post and help us spread the word throughout our community.

25/10/2026

🌺 A BIG THANK YOU TO 136 (CHIPPING NORTON) SQUADRON AIR CADETS! 🌺

A huge thank you to the fantastic cadets and staff of 136 Chipping Norton Squadron ATC for giving up their time to support this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. 🇬🇧

Your enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to help make a real difference to our fundraising efforts.

It’s wonderful to see the younger generation getting involved, supporting our Armed Forces community and helping to keep the spirit of Remembrance alive.

👏 Thank you to every cadet and member of staff who took part. You are a credit to your squadron!

🌺 We Will Remember Them. 🌺

25/10/2026

🇬🇧 COME AND SEE OUR UNION FLAGS! 🇬🇧

We are delighted to announce that our Union Flags, which are being auctioned to raise funds for the Chipping Norton Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, will be on display for everyone to see!

📍 TODAY – Sunday 25th October
You can view the flags at the Crown & Cushion Hotel, Chipping Norton.

📍 FROM MONDAY 26th October
The flags will be proudly displayed in the window of Hedges Law, Chipping Norton.

🌺 THE AUCTION IS NOW LIVE! 🌺

Every bid helps us raise vital funds to support our Armed Forces community, veterans and their families.

🔨 Auction closes at 11am on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11th November.

❤️ Please SHARE this post far and wide, come along to see the flags and, most importantly, PLACE YOUR BIDS!

https://aucly.co.uk/auctions/unionflags/chipping-norton-remembers-2026

A huge thank you to the Crown & Cushion and Hedges Law for supporting our Poppy Appeal.

Lest We Forget. 🌺

24/10/2026

🌺 COME AND SAY HELLO! 🌺

Our wonderful Chipping Norton Poppy Appeal volunteers are out and about today, and we’d love to see you!

📍 ALDI
📍 Co-op
📍 M&S

Whether you’re popping in to make a donation, pick up your poppy, or simply stop for a friendly chat, please come over and say hello! 👋

Our volunteers are giving up their time to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and your kindness and support mean so much.

❤️ Every poppy counts. Every donation makes a difference.

Thank you, Chipping Norton, for your continued support of our Armed Forces community.

🌺 We Will Remember Them. 🌺

24/10/2026

🌺 Chipping Norton & Over Norton – Remembering Our Fallen of the First World War (1914–1918) 🌺

23/10/2026

🌺 CHIPPING NORTON’S WORLD WAR ONE POPPY TRAIL 🌺

🇬🇧 The Men Behind the Plaques – Discover Their Stories

Have you ever wondered about the men from Chipping Norton who left their homes to fight in the First World War and sadly never returned?

Now you can discover their stories and walk in their footsteps.

📖 Chipping Norton’s World War One Poppy Trail, researched and written by Steve Kingsford, takes you on a journey through our town’s history.

Using the map inside the book, you can follow the trail around Chipping Norton, visiting the last known homes of local soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War (1914–1918).

Each stop is an opportunity to remember the men behind the names, learn about their lives and reflect on the sacrifices they made.

🌺 A WALK THROUGH OUR TOWN’S HISTORY

📖 Books cost just £5 each!

❤️ EVERY PENNY GOES TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL.

📍 Available now from Jaffé & Neale Bookshop, Chipping Norton.

Why not pick up a copy, take a walk around our beautiful town and discover the stories of those who gave their lives for our freedom?

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family and anyone interested in our town’s history.

Their homes may still stand. Their stories deserve to be remembered.

🌺 We Will Remember Them.

22/10/2026

136 Chipping Norton Squadron ATC and ACF Chipping Norton Detachment will be collecting again this year for the Poppy Appeal we thank you all. You all a credit to the Town.

Address

Hardwick Hill, Southam Rd
Banbury
OX16 1ST

Website

https://www.chippingnortonroyalbritish.com/

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