Castle Donington & District Branch Royal British Legion

06/11/2026

🌺 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE – HEMINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 🌺

This morning, pupils and staff from Hemington Primary School gathered at Hemington War Memorial to hold a Remembrance Service and lay a wreath in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

It is wonderful to see the younger generation taking part in Remembrance and helping to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who came before us are never forgotten.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Hemington Primary School for taking the time to pay their respects and for continuing to uphold the importance of Remembrance.

🌺 We Will Remember Them.

06/11/2026

🌺 CASTLE DONINGTON DISTRICT POPPY APPEAL 2026 🌺

With Remembrance Sunday this weekend, our volunteer-run Poppy Appeal tables at Aldi and the Co-op (Station Road) will be manned today and for the final time tomorrow, Saturday 7th November, until 5pm.

If you are looking for a wooden cross or wooden poppy tribute to place at the War Memorial this Remembrance Sunday, these will be available at both locations throughout this period.

Our full range of Poppy Appeal merchandise will also be available, including the popular 2026 enamel poppy pin badges, which have recently been restocked.

05/11/2026

🌺 A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO THE CASTLE INN! 🌺

A massive thank you to everyone at The Castle Inn , Castle Donington, for their wonderful hospitality this evening and for choosing the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal as the beneficiary of tonight's charity quiz night.

A big thank you also goes to everyone who came along, took part in the quiz and supported the evening.

Your continued generosity and support help the Royal British Legion carry out its vital work supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families.

Thank you once again to The Castle Inn and everyone involved for a fantastic evening! 🌺

05/11/2026

04/11/2026

Watch the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance this Saturday on BBC One from 9pm, and join us in paying tribute to the Armed Forces community, including families, past and present.

04/11/2026

🌺 CASTLE DONINGTON DISTRICT POPPY APPEAL 2026 🌺

Good news! Our 2026 enamel poppy pin badges are back in stock!

Following the high demand over the past few days, we are pleased to announce that we have now been restocked with the popular 2026 enamel poppy pin badges.

They are once again available from our volunteer-run Poppy Appeal tables at:

🌺 Aldi – Castle Donington

🌺 Co-op – Station Road, Castle Donington

Thank you to everyone for your continued generosity and support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. 🌺

03/11/2026

🌺 REMEMBRANCE IN FULL BLOOM ACROSS CASTLE DONINGTON 🌺

Remembrance is in full bloom across Castle Donington, with some truly wonderful displays appearing throughout the village ahead of Remembrance Sunday this weekend.

From the stunning poppy artwork created by local schoolchildren to the lamppost poppies, window displays and, of course, the beautiful crocheted and knitted poppies that have brought so much colour to our village.

Our displays have even extended as far as East Midlands Airport, where lamppost poppies are now proudly displayed around the terminal building, helping to spread the message of Remembrance to those travelling through the airport.

A massive thank you to everyone who has contributed, whether by creating poppies, putting up displays, helping with installations or supporting the projects in any way.

The time, effort and care that have gone into these displays are truly appreciated, and it is wonderful to see our community coming together to create such a fitting tribute to those who served and sacrificed so much.

Castle Donington has once again shown its wonderful community spirit as we come together in Remembrance. 🌺

We Will Remember Them.

03/11/2026

🕯️ A TIME TO REMEMBER – LIGHT & HOPE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE 🕯️

St Edward’s Church in Castle Donington will be holding a special Light & Hope Bereavement Service on Sunday 8th November 2026 at 4.00 pm.

This service offers a peaceful opportunity for members of our community to come together, remember loved ones who are no longer with us, and find comfort, reflection and hope.

Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, everyone is warmly welcome to attend.

Please see the attached poster for further details.

🕯️ A time to remember, a time to reflect and a time to find hope.

03/11/2026

🌺 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – CASTLE DONINGTON 🌺

Remembrance Sunday is looking like it could be a chilly one! 🥶 But don't worry, we've got that covered!

☕ Craftea Café will be opening before and a short time after the Remembrance Sunday service in Castle Donington, giving everyone the opportunity to warm up with a hot drink.

A lovely gesture from a local business supporting our community on this important day.

🌺 Thank you to Craftea Café for your support.

A very different scene in the shop today.. no!! Not Christmas… not yet… first we have “Remembrance Sunday” 🌺 “Lest we forget” 🌺

We’ll also opening as we did last year before the Castle Donington Service and for a short time after it… for those wanting a hot drink.. and 1/2 of all money taken will be donated to the poppy appeal.. and if you’ve not got your poppy yet we have them in store as well.

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