Arnold and District RBL Branch

16/05/2026

All members that's attended the first meeting can now transfer the the new Arnold RBL Branch branch no BR4072

16/05/2026

New time and date starting next month

18/04/2026

WE CAN DROP THE PROPOSED

01/04/2026

13/03/2026

Next Meeting

09/02/2026

From 2020

02/02/2026

🇬🇧 Did You Know? What the Royal British Legion Does for Nottinghamshire

At the Nottinghamshire County AGM held on Saturday 31st January, we heard just how much the Royal British Legion has supported our local Armed Forces community over the past year.

The numbers speak for themselves:
In Nottinghamshire alone (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025):

💷 £90,077 awarded in grants to 152 local people

This support included:

🏠 £13,119 for housing

♿ £17,273 for mobility equipment

🧊 £15,568 for white goods (washing machines, fridges, etc.)

📺 £16,765 for brown goods (TVs, computers, etc.)

🆘 £3,742 in crisis support

💳 £5,291 for debt relief

⚱️ £5,114 for funeral costs

🏥 £4,484 for medical needs

The average age of those helped? Just 52 years old – a reminder that veterans’ needs don’t just affect older generations.

Nottinghamshire Poppy Appeal:

🌺 £513,841 raised so far this year – thank you to every volunteer and donor!

Nationally, the Royal British Legion:

✅ Supported 19,857 households

✅ Secured £11 million through benefits and debt advice

✅ Made 3,500 check-in calls and 1,000+ home visits

✅ Sent 62 athletes to the Invictus Games – bringing home 38 medals!

✅ 97% satisfaction rate in care homes

This is what your support makes possible. This is what the Royal British Legion does – not just on Remembrance Sunday, but every single day.
Want to help or need support?

📞 RBL Helpline: 0808 802 8080 (free, 8am-8pm, 7 days a week)

🌺 We will remember them.

Royal british legion Arnold , Gedling

31/01/2026

🇬🇧 Nottinghamshire County Royal British Legion Annual General Meeting

Today, the Arnold & District Royal British Legion Branch was proudly represented at the Nottinghamshire County AGM held at Gedling Civic Centre.

In attendance from our branch were Sharon Watson, Ian Longley (Standard Bearer) and Jason King.

We were honoured to witness Sharon Watson receive a County Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding contribution to the Royal British Legion. The citation recognised Sharon’s deep commitment to the Legion, her vital work as secretary for both City Branch and CBOC, her role supporting county events, and crucially, her instrumental efforts in revitalising our Arnold Branch.

Sharon truly embodies the Legion’s culture and values, and this award is thoroughly deserved.

It was also good to hear Councillor Kyle Robinson-Payne, Mayor of Gedling & Daybrook, deliver the civic welcome and receive recognition for his tremendous support to the Legion.

Key Dates Announced:

📅 7 February 2026 – Discover Portal Webinar (online pilot for Nottinghamshire members – register by email)

📅 21 March 2026 – Branch Management Training, Central Sutton

📅 8-10 May 2026 – Royal British Legion National Annual Conference, Brighton (available online for the first time in 10 years)

📅 May 2026 – 15th Anniversary of Operation Telic (end of British forces in Iraq) at the National Memorial Arboretum

📅 October 2026 – Nottinghamshire Festival of Remembrance, Albert Hall Nottingham

📅 Autumn 2026 – Freedom Parade in Nottingham City Centre (tri-force approach)

📅 2027 – County AGM to be hosted by ATTFE College, Sutton in Ashfield

Training & Courses Available:
A wide range of courses is available through the ‘Discover’ portal including Branch Management, MAP (Membership Administration Portal), conference training and community courses – delivered face-to-face, online or via webinar. You don’t need to be in a role to attend – anyone contemplating a position is welcome.

A second Standard Bearer training school is also planned for the north of the county at ATTFE, Sutton in Ashfield (second Tuesday of the month).

Congratulations Sharon, and thank you to everyone working so hard for our veterans and Armed Forces community.

🌺 We will remember them.