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The RBL Malta Christmas Gala Dinner and Dance in aid of the Poppy Appeal was held at the Westin Dragonara on Saturday, 7th December 2024.
https://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/malta/past-events/rbl-malta-christmas-gala-dinner-dance-2024/
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Armistice Day took place at the Saluting Battery on Monday, 11th November, 2024.
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Remembrance Sunday took place on Sunday, 10th November, 2024.
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The 82nd commemorative service of the Santa Marija Convoy took place on Tuesday 13th August at Pinto Wharf, Grand Harbour, Valletta. The event was presided by HE the President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono, members of the Diplomatic Corps and Service Associations. Wreaths were laid at sea from an AFM vessel.
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Armed Forces Day lunch was enjoyed by RBL members, friends and families at the Vittoriosa Lawn Tennis Club, Kordin on 19th June, 2024
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| Royal Naval Associaton Day was held at the Pieta Torpedo Depot on Sat, 11th May, 2024.
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Royal British Legion Gala Dinner Dance in aid of the Poppy Appeal was held at the Westin Dragonara on Fri, 3rd May 2024.
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Anzac Day Service (Australian and NZ High Commission) was held on Thurs, 25th April 2024.
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Four Memorials Visit and Wreath Laying services which start at the Royal Naval Naval Memorial Pieta followed by the Malta Memorial Floriana, then onto the National War Memorial Floriana, concluding with the Siege Bell War Memorial, located at St. Christopher Bastion, Valletta. The event was held on Mon, 15th April 2024.
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HMS Glorious, Ardent & Acasta Association (GLARAC) was held on Sun, 14th April 2024. It is dedicated to perpetuate the proud memory of the 1531 officers and men who lost their lives in the Norwegian Sea on 8th June 1940.
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George Cross Commemoration was held on Sat, 13th April 2024.
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Remembrance Sunday was held on the 12th November, 2023, under grey clouds in Valletta, Malta. This did not dampen the attendance from our Veterans, various Associations the public and many visitors. All came to show their respect and to honour those who gave up their lives to give us our freedom. Lest we forget.
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Armistice Day was remembered on 11th November, 2023 at the Saluting battery in the Upper Barraka, Valletta. We remembered our forefathers who gave their all for our freedom. Lest we forget.
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Red Arrows Reception Fundraising for the RBL
What a great fundraising event we had at the British High Commissioner's residence on the evening of Saturday, 23rd September. It was made extra special by having the whole of the Red Arrows team being present. All proceeds from the raffle go to the Poppy Appeal campaign which will kick off in October. Our Thanks go to the BHC and the organising staff, Mr Simon Cusens for the kind donation of a print of ss Ohio, and the Red Arrows team for the signed print as our magnificent raffle prizes. Lest we forget.
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The Inauguration of the RAFA Memorial Monument at Ta’ Qali, Malta was held under a clear blue sky on Independence Day in Malta, the 21st of September 2023.
It was decided to commemorate another important event on this special day in finally closing a chapter on the History of the Royal Air Force in Malta. This was the Inauguration and Unveiling of a Royal Air Forces Association Memorial Monument to all the RAF personnel who served in Malta from 1918 until l979 when the RAF left Malta for good.
The story began at the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Royal Air Force Association. Malta G C Branch when a retired RAF serviceman, Manwel Farrugia, put forward a personal motion to create and install a permanent Memorial to all RAF Servicemen who had ever served in Malta. The Memorial project was born, approved, and installed.
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Santa Marija Convoy (Operation Pedestal) was held on 9th August at Pinto Wharf, Grand Harbour.
The anticipated 15th August commemorative service of the 81st Anniversary of operation Pedestal otherwise known as the Santa Marija Convoy was held on Pinto Wharf in Valletta grand harbour on Wednesday 9th August. The service was held under the patronage of HE the President of Malta, the British High Commissioner, members of the Diplomatic corps and other distinguished guests. Wreaths were laid at sea in remembrance of those who perished to secure our freedom. Lest we forget
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The Branch held a Coronation Dinner and dance at the Westin Dragonara Resort on Friday 5th May. The event was held under the patronage of The British High Commissioner H.E. Katherine Ward. The event was well attended by over 200 guests and we were kept well entertained by members of the AF Band throughout the evening. A lot of hard work went into organising this historical event and I want to echo my appreciation to those who contributed in one way or another to make it such a memorable occasion. We should indeed be very proud of our achievement as the Malta Branch of the Royal British Legion.
Read more and view copies of the correspondence from Buckingham Palace by following the link to our dedicated website page.
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The commemorative service of ANSAC took place today at the Pieta military cemetery. His Excellency the President of Malta, his Excellency Dr George Vella was in attendance, together with various High Commissioners and other dignitaries. The band of the AFM played the last post, followed by the Rouse after a minute's silence. Various service organisations paraded their Standards and wreaths were laid.
LEST WE FORGET.
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Members of the Malta branches of the RBL, RNA, RAFA and the GCIA laid a wreath at the service of remembrance of the GLARAC Association that was held on Sunday 16th April at the Maritime museum, Birgu in memory of those who perished with the sinking of HMS Glorious in 1940. Lest we forget.
Read more about the mysterious sinking of HMS.Glorious.
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The ceremony to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the award of the George Cross was held at the Saluting battery, Upper Barraka on Saturday the 15th April. Wreaths were laid and Standards from the various service Associations were on parade.
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During the month of December we organised a number of Christmas activities at the Sailor's Arm's in Bugibba. All proceeds went to the Poppy Appeal fund.
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The Malta branch of the Royal British Legion held their annual General meeting on Friday 18th February. Apart from other business, the chairman, Peter Gauci gave an extensive review of the past year's achievements, thanked the outgoing committee for all their hard work during the last 3 months and welcomed the newly elected committee to the fold.
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Remembrance Sunday service held in Valletta on Sunday 13th November, 2022. Members of the Royal British Legion Malta branch were present to lay wreaths at the War Memorial and take part in the parade.
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The annual Armistice day Remembrance service was celebrated on the 11th November, 2022 at the Saluting Battery in the Upper Barrakka, Valletta. As is customary we joined the rest of the free world and held a 2 minute silence at 11.00am. Peter Gauci, chairman of the Malta branch laid a wreath yo honour the brave heroes of World War 1. Lest we forget.
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The 2022 Poppy Appeal campaign was launched yesterday. 11th October, 2022 at San Anton Presidential Palace in the presence of HE the President of Malta and Mrs Vella. This year let's wear the poppy with pride and honour those young men who gave their all to give us the freedom that we enjoy today. We appeal to your generosity so that we can continue to help our ex servicemen and their dependants in need. Lest we forget.
Photos courtesy of Vickie Naudi
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We had the pleasure of welcoming Mr John Boisson and Mrs Boisson, who recently had a 1 day stopover visit to Malta whilst on a Mediterranean cruise.
John is a trustee of the RBL and is currently chair of the Membership Council. Apart from visiting our branch in Valletta, we cramed in a visit to the Mtarfa Military cemetery, were Elaine Zerafa gave us a splendid and informative tour. We also managed a visit to Mdina, Rabat catacombs and could not leave out a visit to the Upper Barrakka.
We hope to welcome our friends back for a longer visit in the near future
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The Malta branch of the Royal British Legion took part in the 80th anniversary of Operation Pedestal, otherwise known as the Santa Maria Convoy.
A short ceremony was held in Grand Harbour with several wreaths being appropriately laid at sea to honour all those who lost their lives in this the most famous Convoy of WW2. Lest we forget
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Visit to the Armed Forces location in Lyster barracks, Hal Far, Malta
We had an enjoyable and informative visit to the Armed Forces location in Lyster barracks, Hal Far. Well done SPB sub branch for making the arrangements.
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Armed Forces Celebration Day 2022
After 2 years of absence due to the covid pandemic, the Armed Forces Celebration Day event took place at the residence of the British High Commission in St Pawl ta Targa on Monday 27th June 2022. Hosted by the British High Commissioner, Ms Katherine Ward LVO OBE, the event was also attended by Officers of the Malta Branch of the Royal British Legion, VIPs Armed Forces Veterans and other Distinguished guests. The Band of the Armed Forces of Malta entertained all evening, together with a choir from the UK.
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Great Pilgrimage 90
In 2018, once again, thousands of members, standard bearers, families and friends made the voyage across to Europe in a recreation of the momentous event of 1928, once again paying tribute to those who had fought there 100 years before. For so many members and veterans, it was an honour and privilege to be a part of commemorating the end of the First World War as well as reliving the amazing achievements that the RBL had accomplished 90 years previously.
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