St. Ives (Hunts) & District RBL
George 'Ed' Kelly MBE
It is with extreme pride that we are able to announce that George ‘Ed’ Kelly has been awarded the MBE in the King's New Year's Honours list, at the age of 101 for his voluntary services as former President of the St Ives Branch of the Royal British Legion and for endless support of Royal Air Force veterans.
His 42-year career with the RAF began during the Second World War as a navigator, his aircraft was shot down and crash landed over Cromer, in Norfolk and he spent his 21st birthday recovering in Norwich Hospital.
Ed Kelly joined the Royal British Legion in 1982 after he left the Royal Air Force, and has been described as an “Exceptional Ambassador”, becoming the Lead Organiser of the Remembrance Sunday parade and service in St Ives, and has given talks to schools and youth organisations on the meaning of Remembrance, and is truly loved by us all.
He has held almost every Branch post and is a well-known face in St Ives for bracing the elements and collecting throughout the Poppy Appeal. Ed Kelly said:... “In 1954, our late Queen Elizabeth II presented me with the Air Force Medal which was a very special honour. To think, 70 or so years later, to be recognised by our now King is incredible. It’s a privilege.”
Branch & Women's Section Officers
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Branch |
Women's Section |
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President
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Michael Williamson, DL
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Chairman
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Alan Scott
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Grace McLaren
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Vice Chairman
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Mike Robinson
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Secretary
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Monica Thompson
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Monica Thompson
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Minutes Secretary
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Monica Thompson
(Deputy - Mike Robinson)
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Not applicable
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Treasurer
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Lesley Castleton
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Julie Elliott
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Chaplain
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Revd. Mark Amey
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Not applicable
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Standard Bearer **
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Mike Robinson
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... to be appointed |
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Alternate Standard Bearers
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Alan Scott
Dave Lace
Mike Paver (Hilton/Fenstanton)
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Poppy Appeal Organiser
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..... Vacancy
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Not applicable |
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Assistant PAO
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Mick Clark (Needingworth)
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Not applicable |
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Welfare & Community Support
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Alan Scott
John Bell
Keith Mules
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Membership Secretary
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Alan Scott
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Publicity Secretary
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Not applicable |
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Events Co-ordinator
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By Committee |
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Committee
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Ed Kelly MBE
John Bell
Margaret Shardlow
Jeff Castleton
Barry Pattison
Keith Mules
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Sue Hedinburgh
Hazel Creighton
Helen Bourne
Christine Fisher
Margaret Shardlow
Jan Hall
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** Our Branches are custodians of 3 Standards....St Ives (Hunts) & District RBL Standard, St Ives (Hunts) & District Women's Section Standard and Hilton & Fenstanton RBL Standard. We are proud to be able to parade our Standards wherever and whenever we can....Flag Raising Events, Commemorations, Celebrations and also at more solemn occasions to support families of our Members and Service Men/Service Women
Both sections of our Branch are always keen to encourage anyone that feel they can offer their services as Committee Members.
Should you be interested and require more information regarding either of our Branches, please contact our Branch Secretary Monica Thompson on stives.secretary@rbl.community
St Ives (Hunts) & District Royal British Legion
located at: The Ivy Leaf Club Ltd, 23 The Broadway, St Ives PE27 5BX.
