Burnham on Crouch British Legion
The Royal British
Legion is the UK's leading Service charity who provide practical
care, advice and support to serving members of the Armed
Forces, veterans of all ages and their families.
The Royal British Legion remembers and
honours the sacrifices of those who fought and continue to fight in
the service of our nation.
The British legion can offer financial
aid in an urgent crisis, help homeless ex-Service people get back on
their feet, advise on compensation claims, offer careers advice for
those looking to make a fresh start after leaving the Forces,
arrange home or hospital visits and much more.
With
the closure of the Southminster Branch in 2014, Burnham on Crouch
branch covers Southminster and the surrounding villages of the
Dengie Hundred..
Burnham
on Crouch
Burnham on Crouch has a branch of the
British legion with a women's section.
Each year before Remembrance Day the branch
organises the Poppy appeal in late October and early November.
Volunteer collectors are always welcome.
Burnham Branch of the British Legion
normally hold meetings at Burnham on Crouch Council chamber at
7.30pm on the first Monday of each month.
The Women's section meets every third Monday
of the month except January and August in Burnham Village Hall at
2.30pm.
Their
purpose is to support the ex-Servicemen and serving troop communities and through the Welfare Programme we work to improve the life of the men and women, families and dependents whatever age and background.They also enjoy social events, fundraising and invite speakers to our meetings from various walks of life.
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Remembrance Day
Remembrance Service is observed annually on the second Sunday in November known as Remembrance Sunday.
