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08/11/2026

Thanks to Torbay Sea Cadets for all the support you give us.

A few of our cadets were back out today supporting The Royal British Legion - Paignton Branch with their local poppy appeal.

We hope the total raised for the Royal British Legion was as impressive today as it was last weekend!
Thank you to the cadets and adults who gave up their Saturday ahead of tomorrow and a very busy week.

Thank you also to everyone who supported the cadets, whether you purchased something from the stall, gave a donation to the RBL or simply came and said hello.

You will next see us out and about tomorrow for the Torquay parade in the morning and the Paignton service in the afternoon.

Devon District Sea Cadets
South West Area Sea Cadets
South West Area - Senior Staff Officer
Sea Cadets
Captain Sea Cadets
Royal Navy Cadet Forces
Torbay Weekly
Torbay Council
Torbay Communities

04/11/2026

Members of the Paignton Branch have been out this week manning Poppy Appeal stalls in supermarkets around the area.

With thanks to Aldi, Lidl, Morrison’s, Sainsbury's and Asda for allowing us to use their premises to help boost our appeal.

01/11/2026

A number of Paignton members supported this event after finishing working hard to raise money for the Poppy Appeal on Saturday.

Last night we had the pleasure of attending the ‘Devon Festival of Remembrance’ at Commando Training Centre, Lympstone.

A very moving evening hearing stories from veterans who had served in the Falklands conflict, Iraq and Afghanistan.

We were also treated to music from the British Army the Salamanca Band of the Ri**es.

Congratulations to all involved - a lovely evening.

Devon County Royal British Legion

01/11/2026

After our successful Poppy Appeal opening concert in Paignton Parish Church on 17th October, https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/paignton/branch-events/poppy-concert/
members have been collecting for the appeal in supermarkets around the area.

the planned collection in Victoria Street, Paignton on 24th October had to be cancelled due to strong winds and heavy rain, but we’re pleased to report that our RBL gazebo was present all day yesterday 31st October. See photos.

Many thanks to all those who helped in any way especially members of Torbay Sea Cadet Corps.

Weather permitting, our gazebo will make its final appearance in Victoria Street next Saturday and we’d love to see as many of our supporters there to help to boost our collection total.

You can see details of Remembrance events planned in Paignton over the 8th to 11th November on our website.
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Remembrance Sunday -
https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/paignton/branch-events/remembrance-sunday/

Armistice Day-
https://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/paignton/branch-events/armistice-day-service/

26/10/2026

For over 100 years, the poppy has been a symbol of Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.

It helps us remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces Community, as well as the many people and services who have played a part in protecting our freedoms, including the Merchant Navy, emergency services and civilians affected by conflict.

Wearing a poppy is a personal act of remembrance. It is not linked to any political, religious, or ideological group. It is a simple way to honour those who have served, sacrificed, and been affected by conflict.

18/10/2026

Paignton Branch started our 2026-27 Poppy Appeal on Saturday 17th October with an entertaining evening of music provided by by the Riviera Concert Brass band and the Torbay Police Male Voice Choir. Both groups donated their performances to the appeal for which we are extremely grateful.

We are also grateful to Paignton Parish Church for allowing us to use the church for this event.

The concert was free to enter although donations were welcomed as well as the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets with all profits going directly to the Poppy Appeal.

We raised a fantastic £553.76 on the night. A huge thank you to everyone who donated so generously.

The RBL gazebo will be present in Victoria Street for the next three Saturdays with poppies and a wide variety of RBL merchandise, all available for generous donations to the Poppy Appeal. We hope to see you there.

See captions below some of the photos.

09/10/2026

On 4th October Paignton RBL held its AGM, and welcomed in a new chairman. Seen here being presented with his Chairman's Jewel by out branch President

20/09/2026

Members of the Paignton RBL joined the South Devon Parachute Regiment Association on Sunday 20th September at the Parachute Regimental Memorial on Paignton Esplanade to commemorate the Battle of Arnhem.
This battle took place from 17th to 26th September 1944.
The overall operation was code named Operation Market Garden.

In the summer of 1944, the Allies launched a daring airborne operation to secure the River Rhine crossings and advance into Northern Germany. The military operation was planned and predominantly led by the British. Success depended on the taking of a series of nine bridges over the Rhine, the last being in the city of Arnhem.

Airborne and land forces succeeded in the liberation of the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Nijmegen and the associated bridges but failed in the liberation of Arnhem and it’s bridge over the river.

Although it ultimately failed to achieve to its objectives, the determination and courage shown by the airborne troops and the units that assisted them made Operation Market Garden one of the Second World War’s most famous battles.

Of the troops that landed at Arnhem, 1,485 soldiers were killed. The 1st Airborne Division had the most casualties: 1,174 soldiers. 219 men of the Glider Pilot Regiment were killed. The Independent Polish Parachute Brigade lost a total of 92 men.

Five Victoria Crosses were won during the battle.

16/09/2026

Poppy Appeal Launch 17th October 2026.
A date for your diary.

Address

39 Church Street
Paignton
TQ33AJ

Telephone

01803 555838

Website

http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/paignton

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