The Royal British Legion - Crowborough Branch

23/01/2026

We Will Always Remember Them

Our Statement in response to President Trump's comments:

The service and sacrifice of British personnel in Afghanistan cannot be called into question, and we condemn any comments that undermine their extraordinary contribution. 457 British personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan and thousands more and their families now live with the lifelong physical and mental impact from service in that conflict.

The dedication and sacrifices of the men and women in the British Armed Forces from the UK, Commonwealth, and beyond, to protect our freedoms and support our allies deserves our deep and ongoing respect and gratitude.

Our nation’s support for our Armed Forces is never in doubt. The Royal British Legion through our ongoing work to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, ensures that their unique contribution is not forgotten. This recognition is shared across communities, cultures, and faiths.

20/01/2026

There will be a Commemoration Service this forthcoming Sunday the 25th of January outside The Bricklayers Arms at 11:00am (Muster at 10:30) to remember the Crew of the USAAF B-26B Marauder Bomber named “Hell’s Belle" which crashed on farmland behind the Bricklayers Arms on 26th January 1944.

The aircraft had been on an operation to bomb a V1 Rocket site in France but due to poor visibility combined with ice forming on the flying controls, the aircraft sadly crashed with the loss of all 6 crew members onboard.

Everyone is very welcome to join the service that has been organised by The Crowborough & District Veterans and Supporters Association.

We Will Remember Them

10/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who organised and supported Crowborough's Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service yesterday.

It was heartening to see so many people gathered on Chapel Green to mark such an important occasion.

For those who are available, there will be an Armistice Day Service tomorrow morning at 10:45 at the War Memorial by Chapel Green.

We Will Remember Them

24/10/2025

Supporting our Veterans is really important.

If you can spare any time at all to help with fundraising in Crowborough for this years Poppy Appeal then please message RBL Poppies Crowborough

Thank you.

16/10/2025

The 2025 Poppy Appeal is not far away so if you would like to volunteer, then please see the below post on how you can help.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED
If you able able to spare any time to help with the Poppy Appeal this year in Crowborough please get in contact

14/08/2025

There will be a VJ Day Commemoration Service on Friday 15th of August at the Garden of Remembrance next to All Saints Church, Chapel Green.

Muster is at 1140 and the two minutes silence will be held at 1200 in keeping with a National silence.

We Will Remember Them.