Below is a list of dates for your diary on what's happening in the Frecheville Branch of The Royal British Legion.
2017
Wed 19 April will be the Branch Spring Social Function, at The Angel, including a guest singer, buffet and raffle. Proceeds will go to the Great Pilgrimage 2018
Diary Dates – Sheffield 2017
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Sun 19 Feb: “Mi Amigo” Remembrance Parade. 2PM St Augustine's Church, Brocco Bank, Sheffield S11 8QA
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Sun 7 May: “HMS Sheffield” Remembrance Parade, Sheffield Cathedral. Timimgs to follow
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Sat 17 Jun: Sheffield Armed Forces and Veterans' Day. Parade 11:30 am, Norfolk Row.
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Sat 24 June: National Armed Forces and Veterans' Day
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Sat 28 Oct: Poppy Sales begins
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Sat 11 Nov: Armistice Day Parade – RBL Frecheville Branch, Crystal Peaks, 11am. Form at “Domo” Luggage Shop, 10:30
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Sun 12 Nov: Remembrance Sunday Service, Barkers Pool 11am. Form at rear of City Hall at 10:30am.
2016
Wed 17 Feb 2016: Pie & Peas Supper To celebrate the superb effort put in during the Poppy Sales period, the branch will hold a Pie & Peas Supper at The Angel, Woodhouse in February. All members and their guests are cordially invited. 7PM start.
Although the Supper had to move locations, we had a lovely evening at The Sherborne, and raised £140 for Amy's House, a local charity. Thanks everyone
Diary Dates – Sheffield 2016
30 April to July 31 - "Echoes of The Great War" - Photographic Exhibition of Somme Landscapes by Peter Cattrell - Weston Park (Harold Cantor Gallery)
8th May - HMS Sheffield Remembrance Service – Sheffield Cathedral 13:00PM
29 May - Commemoration of "The Battle of Jutland" - Sheffield Cathedral (Timings to follow)
18 June - Sheffield Armed Forces and Veterans' Day - Parade 11am at Norfolk Row - Festivities in Peace Gardens until 4PM
25 June - Yorkshire Regiment Freedom Parade - City Centre (Details to follow)
1 July - Battle of The Somme Commemoration - Weston Park 11am
1 July - Battle of The Somme Commemoration Service - Sheffield Cathedral (Timings to follow)
3 July - Centenary Service of Battle of The Somme - Sheffield Cathedral (Timings to follow)
3 September - VC Event commemorating 100 years anniversary of VC awarded to Capt William Allen RAMC - Barkers Pool (Timings to follow)
18 September - September 18th . RAFA Battle of Britain & Arnhem Remembrance Service. Barkers Pool and Cathedral (Timings to follow)
11 November – Armistice Day Parade – RBL Frecheville Branch, Crystal Peaks, 11am
13 November - Remembrance Sunday Service - Barkers Pool 11am