Standard Bearer Requested for a funeral 10th July @ 11:15 Cambridge Crematorium
I am looking for a Standard Bearer to attend the above funeral.
If you are available, please let me know as soon as possible and I will pass across details,
Thank you
Strawberry Fields Event Saturday 11th July
Join us at Strawberry Fields on Saturday 11th July from 12pm onwards for a wonderful afternoon of summer celebrations in association with the Royal British Legion.
Our Summer Fair promises a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with a variety of stalls, refreshments, entertainment and community spirit at the heart of the day.
Whether you are browsing local businesses, meeting friends and family, or simply enjoying the summer surroundings, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The Royal Anglian Regiment Cambridgeshire Reunion 12th July
The Royal Anglian Regiment Cambridgeshire Reunion takes place on Sunday 12th July at Ely. All Standard Bearers that are able to attend please contact the Parade Marshal as soon as possible.
Assemble on the Green beside Ely Cathedral at 1300.
March Armed Forces Fair 23rd August
The March Armed Forces Fair takes place in West End Patk, March , Cambridgeshire on Sunday 23rd August 2026.
I believe it is important that we fully support the MAFF being one, if not the biggest military event supporting and highlighting our military and veteran communities in the County.
Standard Bearers are invited to take part in the final event of the day , Parade of Standards and Drumhead Service, which will begin at 1700hrs.
The event closes at 1730hrs, with an opportunity afterwards to take photographs with RBL members taking part.
The County will have a Gazebo at the event to allow storage of Standards in a secure location until the final parade.
Please respond to me of the MEO if you intend to take part.
Thank you for your attention in this matter
On the 14th March, our County Standard Bearer, May took part in the area County Standard Bearers Competition representing Cambridgeshire at Dereham Norfolk.
May went on to win the competition with a polished performance and will now be attending the Standard Bearers National Finals.
Congratulations!
Legion Magazine
We have received a request from the Legion Magazine:
We are hoping to run a feature about RBL members who have no personal connection to the Armed Forces Community (i.e. have never served in the Forces and have no immediately family who serve or have served).
We are hoping to find a few (ideally three) case studies to speak to who are members and feel passionately about the RBL’s work and what they gain from membership, but have no personal link to the Armed Forces Community.
Are you able to help at all? Are you aware of any members who fit that bill, or is it possible to find out?
Do any of you have a member who would be happy to undertake this??? please speak to the individuals to check they would be happy to share their stories and contact details.
Safeguarding & Religious Officiators
Please find below a link to a short form that we are asking all branches and, where applicable, counties / districts to complete as soon as possible.
For our records we require details of whether your formation works formally or informally with a religious officiator (e.g. chaplain or other) and, if so, we require their details.
To comply with GDPR, please obtain the individual’s permission before completing the form. If permission is not granted, please complete the form and enter ‘Permission not granted’.
The information requested is as follows:
- Name
- Contact details
- Denomination and organisation / church etc., for which they work
This information is requested so that we know who is working with our formations in this capacity. Please note that if the chaplain or other officiator changes for your formation, their details should be updated using the same form.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions in regard to this survey, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
To complete the survey, please click the link here.
Ceremonial Handbook
We are pleased to attach the new June 2026 Ceremonial Handbook.
This new edition of the handbook has been thoughtfully developed by the Ceremonial Working Group, with support from the Membership Policy and Compliance team in close consultation with teams, officials and members from across RBL. Its enclosed guidance and rules supersede all prior versions of the handbook, effective immediately.
The June 2026 Ceremonial Handbook introduces a number of key improvements, many of which are based on membership feedback, including:
- Revised numbering and formatting to improve ease of reference
- Improved tone and language to clarify ceremonial requirements
- Removal of content contained within the Membership Handbook, reducing duplication and potential confusion
- Updates to RBL policy areas, including Insurance, Data Protection, and Health & Safety
- Updated requirements for Standard Bearers and Parade Marshals (including MS1B, training, and safeguarding)
- Corrections to ceremonial procedures, including the order of service
Should you have any feedback on the new handbook, please share this via the feedback form no later than Sunday, 17 January 2027. All feedback will be reviewed by the Ceremonial Working Group, with accepted amendments incorporated into the next revision, scheduled for June 2027.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
