Westhoughton Royal British Legion

22/06/2026

Today is the start of Armed Forces Week, myself, Jimmy and Antony went to represent the branch, after a Service at 10.55am we enjoyed a pastie, drink and cake courtesy of Carrs Pasties, Park Cakes Bolton and and Bank Top Brewery.

It was great to see so many people out there today to support the Armed Forces.

Don't forget there will be a Armed Forces Fun Day on Saturday 27th June at Victoria Square in Bolton. The Service will commence at 10.40am followed immediately by the FREE fun day. If you in the town centre pop along and say hi to Martin & Mark who will be there representing the branch.

22/06/2026

Back in May 2 branch members made the long trip down to Brighton for the Royal British Legion Annual Conference. They spent the weekend meeting other members of the legion as well as members of RBL staff and groups who work with the RBL to look after those in need of our assistance.

Part of the job of the delegate was to put force the branch's votes for the motions on the table at conference, prior to the event at a branch meeting we discussed the motions and as a branch took a vote. These votes are then put forward at conference.

Bringing back a comprehensive report on what happened over the weekend for our branch members and of course the lovely pictures below we give our thanks to Pauline and Ollie for them travelling down to be our representatives for the event and bringing back a wealth of information.

21/06/2026

This week is Armed Forces Week, tomorrow the branch will be at the Raising of the Armed Forces Flag in Bolton, service at Victoria Square at 10.55am.

Then the fundamental Saturday at same place but if you don't fancy going to the town centre why don't you pop along to see the Blackrod Royal British Legion at the Scarecrow Festival?

See poster for details. Pop along & support them. Lxx

19/06/2026

Members Antony James Hickman & Lindsay Pollard are over at the Bridge Conference Centre in Bolton represenring the branch for the Bolton Guild "Share to Care Event". If you are in the area pop in to see the 50 plus stalls on till 2pm.

18/06/2026

https://www.tescoplc.com/tesco-thanks-armed-forces-with-free-breakfasts-1/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSg7_ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePqQkvo9QWCpt9E2QevRv3QWsOod2f3Pwzu0KxQQ5G3gbAkDJatJheVkTRF8_aem_-7xSlk6nn6ROsee6D_x4Og

09/06/2026

Link to book luncheon

Armed Forces Day 2026 in Bolton

Join us this June as we come together to recognise and thank our Armed Forces community.

📅 Monday 22 June
🎌 Flag raising at Bolton Town Hall – 10:55am
🥪 Free luncheon for veterans and serving personnel (Festival Hall)

📅 Saturday 27 June
📍 Victoria Square | 10am – 3:30pm
🎖️ Formal service at 10:40am
🎶 Displays, music and activities for all ages

Book the luncheon before the 15th June: https://bit.ly/43UsMZd

09/06/2026

Short service commencing 10.55am where the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on the town hall. Immediately after the service all veterans and serving members of our armed forces go into the town hall for the free lunch, free beer and live wartime singer.
Short service commencing 10.55am where the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on the town hall. Immediately after the service all veterans and serving members of our armed forces go into the town hall for the free lunch, free beer and live wartime singer.

Bolton Council

06/06/2026

Never Forget.

On this day 82 years ago, tens of thousands of courageous British and Allied soldiers, sailors and aircrew took part in the D-Day landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history.

Today we remember the service and sacrifice of all those involved, commencing the liberation of France and Western Europe and turning the tide in the Second World War. Together with personnel from the United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Greece, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark and Poland, British forces showed immense courage, and endured great sacrifice.

We will remember them.

05/06/2026

Thank You To ALL our members, friends and family who help us at events.

27/05/2026

From Bolton Mayor's Office
If you are interested please RSVP By 15th June on https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YQB4Q12u30GBl8i8Tam-HoHnpiRNEFZOgHmMbrjtA_RURUg5SjJOUEpRNjlQQzc1MFFJMzlYSDBWSi4u

Note there is also a Armed Forces Day Event on Saturday 27th June. The Armed Forces Day event and service will this year take place on Victoria Square on Saturday 27th June beginning at 10am until 3:30pm.
There will be a formal service at 10:40 am followed by a full and exciting day of displays, music, competitions, activities, and interesting things to see for all the family.