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.

On Friday 21st November the Ashbourne Branch held its AGM.After the conclusion of AGM formalities His Majesty’s Lord-Lie...
23/11/2025

On Friday 21st November the Ashbourne Branch held its AGM.

After the conclusion of AGM formalities His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, and RBL County Patron, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, along with County president Professor Paula Holt MBE DL, and County Vice Chair James Stafford DL visited the Branch.

With the visit by the Derbyshire Lieutenancy, we believe RBL history was made as, by quirk of fate, all three are Ashbourne Branch members and live within our catchment area.

We are sure this was quite a unique situation, not just for the Ashbourne Branch, but also for the RBL in Derbyshire as a whole.

As part of the visit, HM the Lord-Lieutenant was introduced by Branch Chairman, Capt Sam Vause.

Following the President’s Annual report of Branch activities, read by President Brell Ewart MBE DL, The Lord-Lieutenant presented an RBL Certificate of Merit to Poppy Collector, Bob Dyer, in recognition of his outstanding contribution over the years.

Bob’s commitment to the Poppy Appeal in Ashbourne is well-known and admired.

Pictures show Bob with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, as well as Capt Sam Vause, James Stafford, HM the Lord-Lieutenant, Professor Paula Holt, and Brell Ewart.

19/11/2025

The Ashbourne Branch AGM takes place at 7pm, prompt in the Ex Servicemen’s club (The Brass Button), this Friday, 21st November.
All members and poppy collectors are very welcome to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Young people showed great support in the run-up to, and during, Sunday’s Remembrance Parade in Ashbourne. We are gratefu...
10/11/2025

Young people showed great support in the run-up to, and during, Sunday’s Remembrance Parade in Ashbourne.

We are grateful for their commitment and enthusiasm to ensure the memory of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces continues.

Pictured here are the two youngest members of Ashbourne Town Band, who were on parade and playing instruments on Sunday, along with Colour Sergeant Coulbert, Grenadier Guards, who was the Ashbourne Parade Major for the Remembrance Parade.

We are getting a great response at our collecting stations across the town and would like to take this opportunity to sa...
28/10/2025

We are getting a great response at our collecting stations across the town and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your support for the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal.

You can find us daily at the following locations;

Outside Sainsbury's with Bob, (Dingo) pictured.
8.30am until 2.30pm

Outside M& S
8.30am until 2.30pm

Outside Aldi
8.30am until 12.30pm

Also, this week we will be at Shawcroft, from 9am until 1pm, on Thursday.

We will be out collecting for the Ashbourne Poppy Appeal right up to (and including) Saturday 8th November.

There will also be a stall in Market Place from 8.30am, until the start of the Remembrance Parade, on Remembrance Sunday, (9th November).

Thank you.

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.

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Ex-Serviceman's Club, Market Place
Ashbourne
DE61EU

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