Bedale Branch Royal British Legion

02/11/2026

Bringing the noise from next Monday…

A bit earlier than usual, but you know what’s coming when you see this photo on our feed. The Swiss Air Force are back next week for YORKNITE 2026!

The annual night flying event will be running for four weeks, starting next Monday, 9 November. We know many of you love the exercise, but it can cause disturbance to local residents. Mindful of this, the final wave of each day will land no later than 2200.

02/11/2026

🌺 HOW DO YOU WEAR YOUR POPPY? 🌺

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we thought we’d share a little information about wearing your poppy.

There are lots of traditions and opinions about how a Remembrance poppy should be worn, but did you know there is no single right or wrong way?

❤️ Some people choose to wear theirs on the left, close to the heart, while others prefer to follow traditional badge etiquette wearing it on either the left or the right.

🌺 And what about the leaf? You’ve probably heard that it should point towards 11 o’clock – but that’s actually a myth! The position of the leaf doesn’t matter.

The most important thing is what the poppy represents: remembering all those who have served, sacrificed and continue to serve our country.

So however you choose to wear yours, wear it with pride.

Thank you for supporting the Royal British Legion and helping us keep remembrance alive in our community.

Together, we remember. Together, we support.

🌺 Lest We Forget.

01/11/2026

Details for this coming Sunday

01/11/2026

It was wonderful to see young people joining in with yesterday’s poppy collection, they did themselves, their parents and their organisations proud

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

Sunday 8th November after the service why not pop down to the Riverside Club and get warm and have a wee drink or two whilst enjoying some live music.

28/10/2026

Raise a Glass is back🍻
Our limited-edition commemorative glasses are available in pub until the 11th November, helping us raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion. Featuring a special poppy design by Army veteran and artist Jane Wilkes, every glass helps support the Armed Forces community. ❤️

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

23/10/2026

Poppy Appeal street collection days

Members of the Bedale Branch RBL will be holding steet collections on the high street on the following dates.

Saturday 31st Oct

Tuesday 3rd Nov

Saturday 7th Nov

Please stop and say hello etc, its always appreciated especially if the weather is grim.