Royal British Legion Ashbourne

Royal British Legion Ashbourne This site acts as an information source for those in the Ashbourne area (Derbyshire) that are keen to support the Royal British Legion.

The team are out and about today in Ashbourne for the Poppy Appeal. Please support them!
25/10/2025

The team are out and about today in Ashbourne for the Poppy Appeal.
Please support them!

The countdown is over. It's the start of the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal. Please visit us at our stands, located outside Sain...
25/10/2025

The countdown is over. It's the start of the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal.

Please visit us at our stands, located outside Sainsbury's and at the bottom of Victoria Square, from today.

There you'll find a wide range of items for sale, to raise funds for the RBL.

It's also an opportunity to show your pride in the town and Remembrance, with our Ashbourne badges. which are available from our teams at both sites.

One day to go...After yesterday's reveal of some of the items on sale for the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal, we are delighted t...
24/10/2025

One day to go...

After yesterday's reveal of some of the items on sale for the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal, we are delighted to share some more of the goods you can buy from us tomorrow.

We have two stands in town, one outside Sainsbury's and the other at Victoria Square.

Please support us and make this year a record fundraiser for the RBL.

The countdown is on....On Saturday (Oct 25th), the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal Commences.This year, we have some very special...
23/10/2025

The countdown is on....

On Saturday (Oct 25th), the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal Commences.

This year, we have some very special items, available on our stand outside Sainsbury's and at the bottom of Victoria Square. Here's a preview of some of the range.

Please be sure to visit and support the RBL.

Last year we raised a record amount. Let's see if we can top that figure in 2025.
With your support, the Ashbourne RBL Committee feels we can.

Ashbourne RBL member Ann Smith and Mary Webster have been out on manoeuvres recently with Cubs, for a hugely poignant pr...
17/10/2025

Ashbourne RBL member Ann Smith and Mary Webster have been out on manoeuvres recently with Cubs, for a hugely poignant project.

A new pack of Cubs have been cleaning all the War Graves in the Cemetery and St Oswald’s Churchyard, ready for Remembrance Sunday.

The Cubs will be allocated a grave and they have to research the Service person buried in their plot.

This year, as a first, they also have to research the Ship or Regiment the person served in.

Ann and Mary have been supporting this hugely valuable project for several years now.

Ashbourne RBL would like to thank them, and everyone involved, in this very successful community scheme.

07/08/2025

V J Day Celebrations

Our branch will be holding a short service at the Memorial Gates to celebrate the 80th anniversary of V J Day.

This will take place on Friday 15th August at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome to come along to remember those we lost and those who came home.

In this 80th year of the anniversary of the end of WWII, the Ashbourne Garden of Remembrance looks resplendent, after re...
25/06/2025

In this 80th year of the anniversary of the end of WWII, the Ashbourne Garden of Remembrance looks resplendent, after replanting by the RBL committee.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Today we were delighted to unveil two new memorial benches in the town. The unveiling was carried out as part of Ashbour...
10/05/2025

Today we were delighted to unveil two new memorial benches in the town.
The unveiling was carried out as part of Ashbourne’s VE80 commemorations.

In preparation for Ashbourne’s VE80 event on Saturday (10th May) at 1300 hrs, the Garden of Remembrance has been replant...
09/05/2025

In preparation for Ashbourne’s VE80 event on Saturday (10th May) at 1300 hrs, the Garden of Remembrance has been replanted by the RBL committee.
Thank you to all involved for their support.

02/05/2025

VE Day 80 Remembrance Service, Ashbourne, takes place on Saturday 10 May, 2025 at 1300hrs, starting Ashbourne War Memorial with a prayer by the Rev’d Jane Legh, followed by a reflection of VE Day read by Simon Mahoney.

The names of Ashbournian Second World War fallen is planned ahead of a wreath-laying ceremony.

The President of Ashbourne RBL, Brell Ewart MBE DL, will read the Exhortation from Binyon’s ‘Poem to the Fallen’ and the Last Post will then mark the start of a two-minute silence.

Reveille will be followed by the Kohima Inscription, read by the President and a blessing from the Rev’d Legh.

The commemorations will then move into Ashbourne’s Memorial Recreation Ground for the presentation of Memorial Benches.

Laying wreaths will be:
Brell Ewart MBE DL Ashbourne Branch President RBL – on behalf of HMK and HMLL,
Paula Holt MBE DL President of Derbyshire RBL – on behalf of the RBL,
Brigadier Adam Fraser-Hitchen DL – on behalf of the Armed Forces,
Cllr Peter Slack, Civic Chair Derbyshire Dales District Council – on behalf of DDDC,
Cllr Sandra Spencer – Ashbourne Town Mayor –on behalf of Ashbourne Town Council.

Chairman of Ashbourne RBL, Captain Sam Vause, will lead the second part of the event, which will see seats unveiled by Paula Holt MBE DL and Cllr Peter Slack (DDDC).

Members of the public are welcome to join this special service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Parking is at Shaw Croft and early arrival is recommended.

In preparation for the forthcoming VE Day 80 Anniversary, local Army cadets held an evening rehearsal with Officers from...
28/04/2025

In preparation for the forthcoming VE Day 80 Anniversary, local Army cadets held an evening rehearsal with Officers from our branch in the town.

We will be sharing more details about the Royal British Legion VE Day 80 Event, taking place on Saturday 10th May in Ashbourne, here shortly.

We are delighted to report that our committee member, Ann Smith, has received an award, along with Mary Webster, from th...
01/02/2025

We are delighted to report that our committee member, Ann Smith, has received an award, along with Mary Webster, from the Royal British Legion for their inspirational initiative engaging with Ashbourne Cubs to clean and care for Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) graves in the town.

Ann, a Royal Navy veteran, has been working with Mary on this vital area of work and received the award on the behalf of them both.

The accolade was presented by RBL County President, Paula Holt MBE DL.

Well done Ann and Mary!

Address

Ex-Serviceman's Club, Market Place
Ashbourne
DE61EU

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Royal British Legion Ashbourne posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share