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The Portishead RBL Branch serves Portishead and its surrounding area. We have active members from Pill, Portbury, Nailsea/Backwell and the in-Gordano villages. Our role is Social, Fundraising and Welfare for Ex-Service personnel and supporters.

Portishead RBL Branch meetings

Portishead RBL Branch meetings take place every month (all are welcome)

THIRD TUESDAY of the MONTH at 7pm - 9pm at the RBL BOWLS CLUB  Bowls Pavilion, Lake Grounds, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7HZ

Why not join us for a chat, maybe a drink, a little business and an interesting talk.

Portishead RBL Get Together Breakfasts

Portishead RBL Get Together Breakfasts take place every month (all welcome)

FIRST SUNDAY of the MONTH 9am till 11am at the POSSET CUP Portishead Wetherspoons, Harbour Road, BS20 7QZ            Ex-Service personnel will be especially welcomed.   Just turn up and ask for the British Legion party to enjoy a chat with breakfast or coffee.

Lunch Gatherings   

We have started a new opportunity for Veterans, Serving and Supporters to gather for a lunch at Various Venues, Portishead approximately 3 times per year. All are welcome. There is a menu with economically priced choices and coffee/tea.

Our Lunch meeting dates will be on a FRIDAY at 12.30pm.  Our NEXT lunch is Friday March 27th 2026 GORDANO GATE.     Future dates June 26th and October 23rd.

Ex-Service in need?

Are you Ex-Service in NEED of HELP or SUPPORT?   Or do you know of a Service person who does?   Then contact our Branch Community Support, Mike Aitken or any Branch member.   See Branch Officers page for detail.

If you need urgent help -  Contact RBL office direct on 0808 802 8080 (8am - 8pm 7 days a week)

Our SOCIAL MEDIA  see Facebook .. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583292041581

Our Branch Focus:

MEMBERSHIP: Increase our membership number and attendance at events.

EVENTS: Raise Awareness of the RBL by attending selected events.

COMMUNITY: Support our Veterans and their families. Involve local community groups.

Did you know about Bristol Veterans Hub?

Held on Last Thursday every month 10.00 to 15.00 at Bedminster Cricket Club Clanage Road, Bristol BS3 2JX    Car Parking on site.   Buses X4, 505, or U2 stop outside or nearby.    For Advice, Support, Wellbeing.     Carers are welcome too.  A veteran is someone who has served for at least one day.

NHS OpCOURAGE

can help those veterans suffering with a Mental Health issue. You can refer yourself by contacting South West Referrals  Email [email protected] or by phoning 0300 034 9986,      or if urgent phone 111 option 2     General website www.nhs.uk/opcourage

Got a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card ?

The new Veteran ID card provides a memento of service and signifies your belonging to the Armed Forces community. It allows you to easily verify your Service, to receive Benefits and Discounts at the NHS, your local authority, transport, military charities, etc. REGISTER it with your doctor.

Get one, go to the Govt website - https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card - to apply and get details of the benefits.

Other 2026 dates to note:

2026 Branch Poppy Volunteers evening - Tues March 17th

VE 81 years Day - 7th May

Carnival participation Saturday, June 13, 2026

Branch BBQ - Tues 21st July - 7pm - venue TBA

Portishead Summer Show Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July - see RBL Stand

VJ 81 years Day - 14th August

Bowling Night after meeting - 17th August TBA

Branch AGM - 20th October

2026 Armistice Day – Wednesday 11th November in Waitrose Piazza gather 10.30 for 10:45am

2026 Remembrance Parade - Sunday 8th November in High St, gathering from 10.30am

(for detail on the Parade itself go to the Remembrance page) 

Branch Xmas meal  Tues 15th December @ Impero Lounge

RBL Portishead Bowling Club events:  For up to date events see Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/PortisheadRBLBC/

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