The Royal British Legion County September 2011 Shoulder to Shoulder with all who serve (PLEASE ENSURE THIS NEWSLETTER IS PASSED ROUND THE MEMBERS) Keyworth Memorial Book “We will remember them”

Mr C.W. Pownall – Gotham & District Rev. K.H. Wayne – Gotham & District Mr I.M. Smellie – Orston Sub Mr J.W. Dakin – Southwell & District Mr K.L. Taylor – Southwell & District Mr J.M. Tuck – Southwell & District Mr J.D. Wright – Southwell & District Mr J.N. Carter –

October 15th Concert Royal Concert Hall It is with regret that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the concert headlined by Faryl Smith has had to be cancelled. Following on from last months book reviews, the above All members, and friends, who have purchased book is full of interesting facts on a local Notts tickets should contact the Royal Concert Hall for a memorial. Put together by Howard Fisher and refund on their tickets purchased. published by the Keyworth & District Local History It is planned to organise another concert for Society at a price of £7.50 this is excellent value. October 2012 as a replacement. Its layout is a great reference to anyone considering More news to follow. researching their own local memorial. For more details on how to obtain a copy telephone Howard Fisher on 0115 937 2898 or email on County Prize Draw [email protected] The following numbers were drawn at the Moorgreen Show by the Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Jackie Williams.

£500 2047 White Mr A. Lawless £250 8005 Yellow Honla £125 5217 Blue Tony Nicholson £50 5394 Blue J. Bestwick £25 2290 Blue B.D. White £10 1980 White R. Huskinson £10 8558 White Mr K.G. Fletcher £10 6551 Yellow Joe Ford £10 5829 Yellow Newbold £10 2260 Blue P. Hallam The Leicestershire & Rutland Pipe Band invite you to a th Congratulations to all the winners, but a special FREE open air concert on Saturday 10 September at thank you to everyone who participated in the prize the Glenmore Park, Britannia Street, Shepshed, draw by purchasing tickets and supporting the (LE12 9AE for those SatNav users) work of the Royal British Legion in Concert stars at 1700 (5pm) and ends at 1930 (7.30pm). Nottinghamshire. Bring a deckchair and picnic, and enjoy the music.

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Army Cadet Force Band Are you doing anything? seeks new members What is your Branch doing in 2012 The ACF Band based in the TA Centre Bulwell is The County Team are looking for more local events to looking for new members, instruments are attend with the County Marquee next year. available and free full training will be given. Advertise your event here. Full Band (Wind and Brass) meet on Monday Remember the County have a Marquee and display evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Tuition free to all boards that can be available to your Branch, with a standards from Beginners upwards. Membership team to assist your Branch Drum – Bugle and Flute meet on Tuesday evenings Contact the County Office for more details, or Valerie from 7pm to 9pm , instruments are available and Dodge on [email protected]. again free full training will be given, from Standard Bearers Practice Beginners upwards. FOR ALL BRANCH STANDARD BEARERS AND There is no cost for attending. POTENTIAL SB’s For more details contact the Band Director of (Middle to North of County) Music, Capt J. Corrigan on 01623 487514 or Standard Bearer Practice at the South mobile 07771 570338 Community Centre on the Bellamy Estate, Mansfield

from 7pm to 9pm. Fancy a Day at the Races 24th August, 28th September Armed Forces Raceday will take place on nd For further details contact Ted Rutland Sunday 2 October at Uttoxeter Racecourse. on 01623 636145 Gates open 12.30, First Race 2.30, last race 5.30 (Middle to South of the County This event is supporting the RBL The following dates have been booked for S/Bearer For more details contact Alan Preece Practice at the St Leonards Community Centre (Small on 01785 226526 Room), Wollaton, 7.30pm or go to www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk 9th August, 13th September, 11th October, 8th November and 13th December. Mansfield Branch For further details contact Graham Sneath 90th Anniversary celebration. on 07940 322179 Sunday 9th October 2011 All Standard Bearers, or potential SB’s, are invited to John Fretwell Centre, Sookholme, . attend either location. It is not too late to book your place For those wishing to place a booking (individual, couple or any party up to a table of 10) please contact Keith Kenworthy on 01623 623622

Membership Forms and Literature RBL Forms and free Literature/Posters are to be obtained from Wendy Shone at the Poppy Appeal Department, RBL Village, Aylesford, KENT ME20 7NX Tel: 01622 795815 Email: [email protected]

County Secretary: The Royal British Legion, The Territorial Army Centre, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ Tel : 0115 975 5589 [email protected] County Manager : Tel: 01332 296757 County Welfare Officer: Tel. 01332 296299 Registered Charity 219279 Supporting Armed Forces Personnel, past and present, and their families