Branch Coffee Mornings
The Branch has a regular coffee morning in the Coppice Street Legion Hall (SP7 8PF) every Thursday morning from 0945 to 11:15 except Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Anyone, including non-members, is welcome to attend for some warm company and refreshment. Current events are publicised at the meetings. Several times a year we have special presentations after coffee, followed by a simple lunch meal, for which please book in. Please keep your eyes on the local Press and town notice boards (outside Jean’s Sweet Shop and opposite the Post Office) for details.
Below is a list of dates for your diary on what's happening in the Shaftesbury and District Branch of The Royal British Legion.
Updated 3 February 2025
Forecast of Events
Thursday 13 February 2025 - presentation by Alison Bristo, “Orangutan, Man of the Forest”, followed by fish or chicken and chips.
Friday 28 February 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Thursday 13 March 2025 - presentation by David Luesby, “This is the Age of the Train”, followed by quiche and coleslaw.
Friday 28 March 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Friday 25 April 2025 - 110th anniversary of ANZAC Day.
Friday 25 April 2025- Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Thursday 8 May 2025 - VE Day.
Friday 30 May 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Friday 6 June 2025 – 81st anniversary of D Day.
Friday 27 June 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Saturday 28 June 2025 - Armed Forces Day.
June - August Holidays
Friday 15 August 2025 - VJ Day.
Thursday 11 September 2025 - presentation "The Management of Stress and Conflict" followed by fish or chicken and chips.
Sunday 14 September 2025 - Battle of Britain Sunday.
Friday 26 September 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Thursday 9 October 2025 - presentation "The Four Feathers: One Book and Seven Films" followed by lasagne and salad.
25 October - 8 November 2025 - Poppy Appeal Fortnight.
Friday 31 October 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Sunday 9 November 2025 - Remembrance Day Parade and Service.
Tuesday 11 November 2025 - 11/11/11 ceremony outside the Town Hall.
Thursday 13 November 2025 - Branch AGM 1030.
Thursday 27 November 2025 - Poppy Appeal Thank You Lunch.
Friday 28 November 2025 - Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
Thursday 11 December 2025 - Christmas Draw, port, sherry, mince pies.
Friday 19 December 2025- Poppy Appeal Bingo. Doors open 6.45 p.m.
No coffee morning on Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December), or New Year’s Day (Thursday 1 January).
