Thorne & District RBL Branch

08/04/2026

Everyone is welcome 🤩

17/02/2026

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This year marks 15 years since the end of the Iraq War.

To mark the anniversary we are inviting all those who served in the conflict, their family members, and those who lost loved ones, to come together at the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday 22 May.

The national commemorative event will ensure the Armed Forces community’s unique contribution is not forgotten, and remember the 179 British personnel who lost their lives.

If you would like to attend or share your story, please register on our website ⬇️
https://rbl.org.uk/telic15fb

30/11/2025

🚨⚠️ ATTENTION THORNE & MOORENDS ⚠️🚨 🎄✨ NAUGHTY ELF ON THE LOOSE! ✨🎄

Oh no! A cheeky little elf has escaped from the North Pole and is now hiding somewhere in our town?

👀 He’ll be in a different hiding place EVERY DAY, so keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about! If you spot him, ask a grown-up to help you send us a photo of where he’s hiding so we can track him down and send him safely back to Father Christmas! 🎅

🏆 The FIRST person to send us a photo of the elf each day will WIN a prize!

📸 Take a photo
📍 Send it to us
🎄 And help us on our big Christmas Elf Hunt!

Good luck everyone and happy spotting!
Thorne-Moorends Town Council

*Monday-Friday only*

22/11/2025

Cheryl lives with her husband, Chris, who serves in the Army, and their two children. Both children are autistic and have significant speech and language developmental delays.

During his 20 years of service, Chris has been deployed all over the world including to Iraq and Afghanistan.

While Cheryl is proud of his service, the nature of Army life brings major challenges for their family.

“It’s hard to explain time to a child, especially when they’re non-verbal. They just know Daddy’s not there.”

The average wait for an autism diagnosis is now three to four years, leaving many military families without support as they move regularly.

“You go right back to the bottom of the waiting list. Children miss out on vital support during those early years when intervention can make the biggest difference.

“The time now is for those who have signed the Covenant to deliver on what is promised in it so that forces families are not left behind or left isolated.”

Add your name to our Open Letter, so we can hold the Government to account and push for a stronger Armed Forces Covenant – so that families like Cheryl’s get the support they need and deserve ⬇️

http://spklr.io/FB-KeepCovenantPromise

22/11/2025

20/11/2025

*Armed Forces Forum* - with attendance from South Yorkshire Police (SYP)

Don't forget, tomorrows our monthly Armed Forces Forum.

This month, we are delighted to be welcoming SYP to talk to us about the Forcer Protocol
https://safeandfoundonline.co.uk/forcer-protocol/

Thursday 20th November
7pm - 8pm
The Linney Centre
Weston Road, Balby

16/11/2025

Doncaster Armed Forces Awards 2025 featured two of our Branch members, Chair Mick Miller and PAO Sam Grundy.
Mick was nominated for the Volunteer of the Year Award and Sam for the Giving Back Award. Both received Runner Up certificates, congratulations to both.

15/11/2025

*Armed Forces Forum* - with attendance from South Yorkshire Police (SYP)

Don't forget, next Thursday is our monthly Armed Forces Forum.

This month, we are delighted to be welcoming SYP to talk to us about the Forcer Protocol
https://safeandfoundonline.co.uk/forcer-protocol/

Thursday 20th November
7pm - 8pm
The Linney Centre
Weston Road, Balby

13/11/2025

South Yorkshire Police Launch Forcer Protocol

Today, South Yorkshire Police officially launched the new Forcer Protocol. Doncaster Armed Forces Covenant Board members PC Kath Sykes and PC Richard Hall of SYP attended the event.

They will be providing updates to the Covenant Board and local Armed Forces forums on the new protocol, including information on how veterans can register and access support through this initiative.

11/11/2025

A presentation on Forcer Protocol will be given at next week's Armed Forces and Veterans Forum.

South Yorkshire Police Launch Forcer Protocol

Today, South Yorkshire Police officially launched the new Forcer Protocol. Doncaster Armed Forces Covenant Board members PC Kath Sykes and PC Richard Hall of SYP attended the event.

They will be providing updates to the Covenant Board and local Armed Forces forums on the new protocol, including information on how veterans can register and access support through this initiative.

10/11/2025

Your Poppy Appeal donations allow us to provide practical, financial and emotional support to veterans like Leon.

When he left the Armed Forces, he struggled to find his place in the world.

After joining the Army at just 16, he returned to civvy street with no place to live and no support network close by, whilst also battling severe PTSD.

When something goes wrong, we are there to help rebuild lives.

Thank you for helping us support veterans like Leon. Your donations are vital in ensuring we can continue to provide members of the Armed Forces community with the support they need to create a better future.