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NEWSLETTER BRISTOL MARCH 2018
Sue Potepa
M: 07768 794939
In the final year of the WW1
centenary, The Royal British Legion is inviting the British public to say ‘Thank You’ to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed
and changed our world
Members of the public from all walks of life can join our movement to
express their gratitude to those who gave themselves to the war effort and rebuilt a better nation from its
darkest hour
THERE WILL BE MANY WAYS TO SAY THANK YOU IN BRISTOL DURING 2018
Whilst raising funds to support
Members of our Armed Forces and Veterans of Today
GET YOUR COMPANY VOLUNTEERING
For THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BRISTOL POPPY
APPEAL
Corporate volunteering (also called employee volunteering)
is a really simple and effective way for businesses
to contribute to the community
Research shows volunteering boosts morale, development and improves
staff retention
BRISTOL LOCAL NEWS
To provide: A unique team building activity
A fantastic way to engage with your local community
A different way to develop employee skills and motivation
A great story to tell your employees, customers and suppliers
The chance to be part of something which enables us to make a real difference to the lives of Service Personnel, Veterans and their families
We can allocate you a high footfall area where your staff can run their own Poppy Appeal using our merchandise for a day, a week or for the whole Remembrance – Fantastic Team Building! Or maybe you would like to help us deliver the Poppy Collection Pots and Poppies Or help to count and register the amounts raised from each Poppy Pot Whatever you might be interested in you would be very welcome and much appreciated
On College Green the Poppies blow…. To commemorate the end of WW1 The Royal British Legion will be working with Bristol Cathedral to create a fitting tribute. The Poppy Appeal will launch at the Cathedral on Friday 26th October and for the two weeks of Remembrance we will be asking people for a small donation to dedicate one of our special Poppy’s to someone they want to remember, or to say ‘Thank You’ to the First World War generation who gave so much. The Poppies will be planted on College Green gradually creating a beautiful and poignant display. We need volunteers to help OR a business or organisation to take on the organisation of this high profile project
BRISTOL LOCAL NEWS
ARMISTICE CONCERT SATURDAY10th NOVEMBER, 2018
BRISTOL CATHEDRAL In 2018, the world will mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. A centre-piece of the South West region’s commemorations will be a large Festival of Remembrance Concert, hosted by The Royal British Legion at Bristol Cathedral the evening before Remembrance Sunday. The concert will bring together musical talent from across the region, with a wide variety of orchestral pieces, choral works and readings. The evening will crescendo with a performance of Karl Jenkins’ The Peacemakers. Composed in 2011 and dedicated to the memory of all those who lost their lives during armed conflict: in particular, innocent civilians, the piece had its premiere in Carnegie Hall, New York. Advertisers and Sponsors will receive privileged Concert tickets For more information regarding items in this newsletter please contact Sue Potepa [email protected] or call 07768 794939
It’s a Knockout Challenge Event
Greville Smyth Park, Bristol Sunday 24th June 2018
An exciting, fun team challenge •Arrival time for registration is from 12.15 pm (warm up begins at 1.15pm prompt, games begin 1.30pm, teams compete around the 6
fun and exciting games and points are allocated throughout the afternoon
Entry fee is: £120 per team and minimum sponsorship £600 per team
• Team size: Each team can have up to 12 people taking part, must be over 16 years • Team awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place, Highest Individual fundraiser and
highest fundraising team Finally a Big Thank You .. Every Remembrance Sunday, anglers from the South West and South Wales converge on the River Avon to compete in the Bill Milton Memorial Poppy Appeal Open. The event is organised by Ray Bazeley and sponsored by Project Building Contractors and DW Smith & Co Estate Agents. The 2017 event saw 81 anglers compete, and the event was won by Kevin Boltz. The event raised an impressive £1,850.30, which was presented to the Kingswood and Hanham branch of the Royal British Legion, by Bill’s son Anthony, shortly before Christmas.
NATIONAL NEWS
MASS EVENTS London to Ypres Do you love history and cycling? If so this is definitely for you! London to Ypres is the Legion’s newest multi-day bike ride. The route takes you from London to finish at
the Menin Gate with a wreath laying ceremony followed by a transfer to Lille for a celebration dinner. We’re offering £50 off the registration fee for PAOs and their friends and family use the discount code PAO50. Call on 0203 207 2273 or sign up at www.rbl.org.uk/l2y
Fun Family Days Out This Summer Muddy Mayhem is our brand new family mud challenge! Mud Squaddies will need to work together as a team to walk, jog or
even crawl around our 2 mile muddy obstacle course, with music, food and exciting activities waiting at the finish line. We’ll be bringing the mayhem to Milton Keynes on 26th May and Nottingham on 14th July, with entry fees at only £15 for adults and £10 for kids (aged 6-12). Join our Mud Squad now at www.rbl.org.uk/muddymayhem.
Spend a day exploring the past and present of a city on our 10km Poppy Walks, with a map and quiz to help you discover those hidden gems in. The walks will be taking place in 6 locations across the UK over June and July, and at only £15 for adults, and £7.50 for children (under 6’s go free), Poppy Walks are set to be a great summer day out! Sign up now at www.britishlegion.org.uk/poppywalk.
Volunteer at an Event We’re looking for people to join our team of amazing volunteers. Our upcoming events are: 25th March – London Landmarks Half Marathon 22nd April – London Marathon 26th May/14th July – Muddy Mayhem Milton Keynes/Nottingham. Various weekends in June and July - Poppy Walk UK-wide 29th July – Ride London To become part of our team, contact Lewis on [email protected]
POPPY APPEAL CHALLENGE EVENTS There are some exciting fun challenges taking place in 2018 raising funds for The Poppy Appeal, some of which are:- abseiling in the Dorset countryside, abseiling down
England’s highest waterfall (220ft) in Devon; getting a team together to take part in either the exciting It’s a Knockout Challenge in Bristol or Dragon Boat Race in Plymouth; or running the Great South Run or taking part in one of the many distance races in the Bournemouth Marathon Festival. For further info on all events please visit: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/challenge-events/
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT WINDSOR CASTLE — WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE — There are a few tickets remaining for the last in our series of commemorative concerts at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The Central Band of The Royal British Legion, led by Captain David Cole, will be performing a selection of superb music and songs to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War in the historic surroundings of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. We are absolutely delighted that singing star and English tenor Alfie Boe will be our special guest, so join us for an unforgettable evening of music performed by Alfie and the full band CONTACT ELINOR 020 3053 7094 [email protected] OR PURCHASE ONLINE www.britishlegion.org.uk/windsor THE POPPY RACEDAY NEWMARKET — SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST — Without doubt, this is one of the most popular days in The Royal British with the chance to enjoy some relaxed race-going at the gorgeous July Course. Experience your ‘day at the races’ from the comfort of our private marquee close to the finishing post –After a glass or two of champagne there will be a three-course buffet lunch with wine. Tea and scones are served at 4.00pm. Tote facilities are available in the marquee and the Parade Ring and bookies are a short stroll across the course. Enjoy the excitement of the action without the crush! TICKETS: £125 EACH Ticket price includes course entry, car parking and Race card CONTACT REBECCA 020 3207 2272 [email protected] OR PURCHASE ONLINE www.britishlegion.org.uk/newmarket
POPPY APPEAL - AYLESFORD For 2018 we have an exciting range of new products available for 365 fundraising. These are to be used either before or after the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance for fundraising at events or collections throughout the rest of the year. When the stock becomes available you will be able to order the items through your local CFR. Please do not contact Aylesford as all stock orders are being processed through CFRs. RBL will provide advice and further information when the products become available.
