Royal British Legion, Margate Branch

25/10/2026

As part of this years Poppy Appeal, Branch Members are out and about collecting for the poppy appeal, one of our locations is Aldi UK supermarket in "CLIFTONVILLE", Margate, Kent, on behalf of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal huge thanks to all the Staff and Manager at Aldi Store and to their Customers to whom continues to support the Poppy Appeal and Local Royal British Legion, Margate Branch anyone wishing to donate, and get a poppy please visit the Cliftonville Store!.

25/10/2026

NOT INTO SOCIAL MEDIA?
We can send updates via Mobile Smartphones!

If you know of someone, wether veteran, or someone you feel could want to join the Royal British Legion and esspecially Royal British Legion, Margate Branch, but are not necessarily one for social media, as a Branch we also have WhatsApp, both Public WhatsApp Channel & WhatsApp Committee and Member Groups, anyone can follow our Updates on WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb2gmqFAu3aIulzddk0o make sure to "turn on notifications"

New Branch Members welcome to join, we are here to help, either at a Branch Events at Royal British Legion, Margate Branch adopted home in Cliftonville, or at one of our Monthly Tea/Coffee Mornings at Dalby Cafe

For Branch Official Social Media Links, Official Website, and also including WhatsApp Channel, please see: http://www.margaterbl.org.uk

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24/10/2026

OFFICIAL LAUNCH - THIS YEAR'S POPPY APPEAL
To mark the official launch of this year's Poppy Appeal, here in the Isle of Thanet, the poppy appeal organiser/s and local Branches of the Royal British Legion, with thanks to our hosts, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, brought together Youth/Cadet Groups, RBL Branches, Veterans and the public to officially launch this year's appeal!

Huge thanks to the Poppy Appeal Organiser, and Branches across the area, for putting on, and coming together at Westwood Cross in launching the 2026 Poppy Appeal, huge thanks to everyone who visited our brand new promotional stall, and to those who kick started the donations to this years appeal.

Polly Billington MP, Mayor of Ramsgate, Raushan Ara, Mayor of Broadstairs & St Peters, Mayor of Margate, .britcher, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Clive Stevens DL

It was fantastic to see so many youngsters as well, from across the youth organisations and cadet groups, including members from Army Cadets UK, Kent Army Cadet Force, Margate & Broadstairs, Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets East Kent, Margate Sea Cadets, Ramsgate and Broadstairs Sea Cadets, and Sea Scouts! Well done everyone!

For more on todays event see: https://www.westwoodx.co.uk/en/event-listing-page/community-poppy-appeal-2026, and for more information about the Poppy Appeal see: https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/margate/poppy-appeal/

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24/10/2026

WESTWOOD CROSS - TODAY

Today Branch Officers, and Members will join Branches across the Isle of Thanet at Westwood Cross, for the Official Isle of Thanet, Saturday 24th October 2026 in honour of the launch of the 2026 campaign.

Running from 10am to 4pm, the launch brings together Royal British Legion volunteers, Army Cadets, Scouts and Sea Cadets, alongside local community partners for a day of remembrance, community activity and support for the Poppy Appeal.

Visitors can explore the Remembrance Trail, see an Army Cadet Force equipment display and "Try It On" activity, and enjoy a Sea Cadet band performance.

Make sure to pop along to support the event.
Westwood Cross Event: https://www.westwoodx.co.uk/en/event-listing-page/community-poppy-appeal-2026

For more information about the poppy appeal, please see our dedicated Poppy Appeal Page: https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/margate/poppy-appeal/

Community Poppy Appeal 2026

23/10/2026

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - MARGATE BRANCH
Trafalgar Night - Saturday 24th October
http://www.margaterbl.org.uk

02/10/2026

THIS MORNING FROM 09:00 TO 11:00
Dalby Cafe, Cliftonville, as part of our Monthly Coffee/Tea Mornings which are held first Friday of the month.

Website: http://www.margaterbl.org.uk

This Friday Royal British Legion, Margate Branch will be holding a coffee morning at Dalby Cafe, Cliftonville from 9am, pop in for Tea/Coffee and chat with Branch Officers and Members!

Website: http://www.margaterbl.org.uk
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28/09/2026

This Friday Royal British Legion, Margate Branch will be holding a coffee morning at Dalby Cafe, Cliftonville from 9am, pop in for Tea/Coffee and chat with Branch Officers and Members!

Website: http://www.margaterbl.org.uk
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26/09/2026

TONIGHT'S EVENT - FREE ENTRY
Make sure to check out our Country and Western-themed night tonight at Unity House, Percy Road, Cliftonville. It's free entry, from 19:00 - 23:00. We will be doing a raffle, plus our game Open the Box, for a cash prize. If you're up for it, we will also be doing FREE American hot dogs. To book the food, just email/contact our Vice-Chairman, Kevin Martin

The Royal British Legion is a UK charity providing help and welfare to the serving and ex-Service community and their families. It is also one of the country's largest membership organisations and best-known as the nation's custodian of Remembrance and for the annual Poppy Appeal.

25/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone at Margate Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets who made yesterday evening's Heritage event such a success. Speaking with the guests, I know they all had a great evening and were full of praise for the cadets and adult volunteers. The refreshments were very nice and tasteful as always. A well-organised event presented extremely well.

Regards

Kevin

Lt Cdr (SCC) K D Martin RNR (Rtd)
Vice-Chairman, Royal British Legion, Margate Branch
Unit President, Margate Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets

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18/09/2026

POPPY APPEAL
The Poppy Appeal is organised by PAOs (Poppy Appeal Organisers). We are approaching the time of year when PAOs start organising collection boxes/poppies. If you are a business/organisation/school/college and would like to help support this year's Poppy Appeal, please get in touch, and we can forward your details to the Local Organiser.

For more information about the Poppy Appeal:
https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/margate/poppy-appeal/

Contact us via the Contact Form:
https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/margate/contact-us/

The Royal British Legion is a UK charity providing help and welfare to the serving and ex-Service community and their families. It is also one of the country's largest membership organisations and best-known as the nation's custodian of Remembrance and for the annual Poppy Appeal.