THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION

Charity No. 219279

The Woman's Section

Promotes the Welfare. by charitable means, of men and woman who have served in our Navy ,Army, Air Force and Auxiliary forces, or in the Mercantile Marine afloat in hostile waters, or any member of Voluntary Aid Societies (ie. St Johns Ambulance etc.) who has served full-time and served in the Home Guard for at least 3 months, or who were awarded the Defence Medal in respect of service in the Home Guard or in a Bomb and Mine Disposal unit.

.  Raised Funds for the Woman's Section schemes.

.  Helps raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

.  Sustaining the memory of all who died in the service of their country and

   encourage the spirit of comradeship in the Ex-Service Community.

EAST GRINSTEAD BRANCH

East Grinstead Branch was started in March 1922. It is the oldest branch in Sussex and the fifth oldest surviving branch in the country.

As a branch we raise money at meetings with a sales-table and raffle. We decide whether our donations go to Sussex County or National funds.

We have a stall at the East Grinstead Summer Fair and join in with the local challenges.

Members help with the Armed  Forces Day celebrations, Remembrance Day Poppy selling and various events for the Armed Forces.

Meetings include a little business that keeps us up with National and County affairs and a speaker or craft/cookery demonstration.

MEETINGS

1st Wednesday each month at 10.30am in

RBL HQ, 4 STATION ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 1DJ

(opposite the fire station)

For details please ring:- 01342-823401

 President                                                Irene Allen

Chairman                                                Ann Waterman

Secretary                                                Elisabeth Woolley

Treasurer                                                Mary Read

Standard Bearer                                      Elisabeth Woolley