Royal British Legion - Christchurch

20/10/2026

Looks a bit chaotic at the moment but the boxes and Poppies will soon be distributed.Poopy Launch for Christchurch will be this Saturday in Saxon Square

08/10/2026

We are holding a Poppy Appeal Volunteers Drop In on Saturday 10 - 12. If you want to get involved in this years Poppy Appeal pop in and say hello

17/06/2026

See details for Armed Forces Shake and Stir Festival on 27th/28th June. If you are a Veteran hopefully you will be on Parade. The day starts with free Bacon Butty for first 100 Veterans on Fisherman’s walk before walking down to departure point for 10:00, step off 10:30.

11/06/2026

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/partnerships/crowns-for-causes

1 June, 2026 Powered by the Postcode Lottery, this initiative invites you to walk, run or cycle your way to unlocking donations for the Royal British Legion.

06/06/2026

We Will Remember Them

05/06/2026

Christchurch RBL Remembers
HMS Hampshire 5th June 1916

HMS Hampshire was a Devonshire-class armoured cruiser of the Royal Navy.
She served in World War I and fought at the battle of Jutland on May 31, 1916. Immediately after the battle she was directed to carry Lord Kitchener from Scapa Flow on a diplomatic mission to Russia. Sailing for Archangel in a gale she struck a mine at around 19:40 on June 5, 1916 off Mainland, Orkney between Brough of Birsay and Marwick Head. The ship sank very rapidly. Kitchener, his staff and most of the crew perished; only twelve men survived.

One of those who perished was Leading Seaman Harry Whitlock of Christchurch. Commentated on the Portsmouth War Memorial.

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Join Christchurch RBL Veterans Hub to find out more about

Christchurch Veterans Hub next drop in will be on Saturday 13th June 09:00. -12:00. If you are a Veteran and you want to get involved then please join the Christchurch RBL Veterans Hub Facebook Group for more information.

31/05/2026

Christchurch RBL RemembersThe Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916:

HMS Invincible
Petty Officer George Walter Clark aged 32 husband of Ida E Clark, Adelaide St , Buckland, Portsmouth. Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

Chief Stoker Francis George Haskell aged 40. Son of Charles and Sarah Haskell of Christchurch; husband of Julia Kate Haskell of Douglas Avenue, Christchurch. Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

Able Seaman William Edward Marshall aged 25. Son of Henry and Kate Marshall of Christchurch. Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial

HMS Black Prince
Leading Seaman Arthur Garfield Winkworth aged 18. Son of William and Sarah Winkworth of Jumpers Avenue, Christchurch. Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Able Seaman Clarence Leonard Wright aged 19. Son of Edward and Jane Wright of Stourvale, Barrack Rd, Christchurch.
Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial

29/05/2026

Christchurch RBL Remembers:

Gunner James Herbert Hiscock 2 Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. Killed in Action at Sea during the evacuation of Dunkirk 29 May 1940 aged 30. Born and resident in Christchurch, son of Walter George and Catalina Hiscock; husband of Hilda Beatrice Hiscock (nee Fampton) of Christchurch. No known grave. Commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial, Nord, France.