Whitstable Royal British Legion Branch

19/03/2026

Good Morning to all our Branch Members

I am delighted to be able to give you an update on the Whitstable RBL club.
I have been informed work WILL commence on March 23rd
Your Branch Chairman

02/03/2026

Please see below that we have been asked to share

01/03/2026

So today, members of the Branch Committee stood out in the changeable weather, manning the Charity car park in the town. It was our first opportunity to do this and raise some funds for the Branch and School. We raised £225- £112:50 to the School and £112:50 for the RBL Branch. Thank you to all those who used the car park and donated and to the Committee members and friends/ branch members who supported. Another great TEAM effort.

01/03/2026

16/02/2026

Poppy Appeal 2025

We are very proud as a Branch to advise you that the Whitstable Poppy Appeal 2025, raised a staggering £30,044.83- up 9.7% on 2024.

Thank you to every individual, business, organisation that donated, we are truly humbled by the generosity of the people of Whitstable.

A huge thanks goes to Maureen, our Branch Poppy Appeal Organiser and her team of volunteers . Maureen is also our dedicated Branch Treasurer.

Well done to everyone involved- great TEAM work

Your Branch Chairman

16/02/2026

We are manning the Charity car park in the town on Sunday 1st March, to raise funds for the Whitstable RBL Branch. If you are free to give up 2 hours of your time to help, please contact our Vice Chairman Troy, on [email protected]

02/02/2026

The majority of the Branch Committee attended the Annual Royal British Legion Kent County Conference on Saturday in Headcorn. We saw Tracy Bergin our Branch Secretary and Branch Community Supporter pick up an award for her dedication to Branch Community Support and Steve Tracey collected an award for his dedication and support as Club Liaison Officer for the County. Well done to both of them. Troy Close did us proud and carried our new Branch Standard. This was the first time we had such representation at the Conference- great teamwork !

25/01/2026

The service and sacrifice of British personnel in Afghanistan cannot be called into question, and we condemn any comments that undermine their extraordinary contribution. 457 British personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan and thousands more and their families now live with the lifelong physical and mental impact from service in that conflict.

The dedication and sacrifices of the men and women in the British Armed Forces from the UK, Commonwealth, and beyond, to protect our freedoms and support our allies deserves our deep and ongoing respect and gratitude.

Our nation’s support for our Armed Forces is never in doubt. The Royal British Legion through our ongoing work to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, ensures that their unique contribution is not forgotten. This recognition is shared across communities, cultures, and faiths. If you have been affected by current events in the news, please do not hesitate to contact us at the branch or on 0808 802 8080.

07/01/2026

Good evening
At last nights Branch meeting, an update was given by the Branch Chairman on the Whitstable RBL Social Club.
This message came direct from Head Office property department.

“ I understand from our project manager that work is due to start at the property in January 2026. There have been significant delays related to engagement with the Local Authority Conservation team, and mechanical and electrical survey work.
I would hope that plans to reopen, target an early Summer date.
It has been painfully slow, but we are getting there”

Your Branch Chairman will continue to request updates on behalf of the Branch members.

02/01/2026

Reminder to all Branch Members:

Our next Branch Meeting will be on Tuesday January 6th 8pm-9pm at St Alphege Church, High Street, CT5 1AY
Your Branch Chairman will give an update on the Whitstable RBL Social Club; this has been provided by RBL Head Office.
Please bring your valid membership card with you.

01/01/2026

A Happy New Year to all our RBL Branch Members. May be 2026 brings you much happiness.

24/12/2025

To all our members and those in the Community, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas. Please spare a thought for those on their own, whether that be through choice or circumstance; Christmas for some can be a difficult time, but please remember you are not alone.
We look forward to seeing you at our Branch meeting in early January, where your Branch Chairman will give you an update on the rebuild of the RBL Whitstable Social Club, direct from Head Office. Details of the meeting for members , can be found in the recent Branch Newsletter that was emailed/ posted out
Merry Christmas 🎄