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Newsletter Issue 1 August 2010 Welcome to the first edition of the County Newsletter 2010…………..

County President: Jack Ford. County Chairman: Alan Higbee. MBE. County Vice Chairman: Harold Milner. County Secretary: Kimberley Thornton. County Treasurer: Valda Eldin. County Manager: Chris Cunningham. County Welfare Officer: Davies. County Welfare Officer: Ian Poole. County Managers Assistant: Louise Beilby. County PA Co-ordinator: Ernie Oldfield. County Standard Bearer: Barry Moody

From the County Chairman: Welcome to the first edition of the County Newsletter. The success of this new venture is going to a large degree depend on the co-operation of the Branches. Unless you the members contribute to each of the future editions, either by writing an article, no matter how contentious, or, keeping the County Secretary up to date on any event your branch may be proposing to hold or take part in.

As a County, we are trying very hard to recruit new members. This is not an easy task for the County Recruiting team. They receive many enquiries at the four major shows they attend each year, often from outside our catchment area. Unfortunately, not many forms are returned. The Regional Membership and Publicity Officer, Andy Dixon, is arranging to visit Territorial Army units within the County on a recruiting drive. He has already given one presentation to a cadet unit and some interest has been expressed by cadets to become youth members. Because of the

continuing decline in membership within the county, plus branches closing, we have now seriously going to have to look at amalgamating with North Yorkshire. I know this is a move that members do not whole heartily support, but it is a factor we are going to have to accept. Next year, as you are all now aware of, is the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the British Legion. The two major events we are working on at present are: A Service of Rededication and Renewal, to be held in Beverley Minster on Sunday 15th May 2011, commencing 1400hours. th The second is a concert at Hull City Hall on Friday 15 July 2011. I look forward to meeting many of you at the various shows and parades during the forthcoming months. Best wishes to you all.

Alan. J. Higbee. MBE

In this Issue: Your County Committee Membership Page 2 Sue Kelly, (County Training Officer) ; Russell Smith, Market LIC/Training Page 3 Weighton; John Forrester, (CWAC Secretary) ; Jim Hansford, Welfare Page 4 (Chairman CWAC) ; Ken Green, ; Eddie Large, Branches / Notices Page 5 (County Parade Marshall/Youth Officer) Bilton; David Poole, Beverley; Jean Events Diary 2010/11 Page 6/7 Oldfield, Chairman Women’s Section; Carlos Good, ER Riders Branch Rep; WO2 Geoff Horton “B” Co Cadet Force Rep; “A” Co Cadet Force Rep

The County Officers THANK ALL Groups and The Late Jeff Lodge. MBE Branches who submitted their Branch MS1’s to the st County Office by 31 December 2009 as requested. Details of Branch Officials etc; have been updated in the County handbook, which we have now just received from the printers and is currently being distributed through Group and mail shots. The details of those branches who have omitted to send in their MS1’s will not be updated in the Handbook this year.

It is with the greatest regret that I inform you that R&P Accounts Jeff Lodge passed away peacefully this morning Well done to all those Branches that have Thursday 13th May 2010 in hospital. submitted their annual accounts. The Royal Jeff was a much loved and admired Trustee. He Charter Governing Rules 86 states:- Within 3 gave long and dedicated service to his County months after the close of its financial year, or within 1 month after the audit, every branch must send a and the Legion where his knowledge and copy of its accounts to its County Office, together experience was a great asset. He was the with the report of the independent Examiners or consummate Legionnaire and gentleman, with a qualified auditor. This means that the branch must clear view of what was right and a strong resolve send in its R&P accounts by 31st December of to ensure he achieved the best results for the each year. Currently we only have 1 outstanding, Legion and its beneficiaries. He will be sadly but is now under the administration of the County. missed by his family and Legion friends and Well done and thank you. colleagues.

National Conference Forces Discount Scheme This years National Annual Conference took place Veterans and families can benefit from discounts in The Villa marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, offered by over 1,100 companies through the Isle of Man on Saturday 22nd May through to free MOD Discount Scheme. Discounts and Sunday 23rd May. Delegate attended from the special deals are available from a wide range of following branches: & District, , providers, on everything from legal services to North Ferriby and Hull. The County Chairman Mr holidays and theme parks. You can register for Alan Higbee represented the County. free on their website at www.forcesdiscounts- mod.co.uk For future interest branches are reminded that the Jim Prince fund was created in order to provide County Office Move financial assistance to small branches, specifically Wef Monday 16th August 2010 the County Office to help defray the costs of sending a Delegate to will be relocating to the following address: Annual Conference. Each Regional Manager may annually nominate two branches to the Board of Trustees to apply to the fund. Branches with a Ground Floor membership of 100 or fewer, regardless of Unit 4 category are eligible to apply for assistance. To Triune Court apply for the fund for next years National Annual Monk's Cross Business Park Conference, please submit your Branch Delegate YORK application form along with a covering letter to the YO32 9GZ County, by the due date specified in the Annual Conference Special Circular. Please be aware that The office is scheduled to close for 1 week to only ONE Branch per County may be submitted for cover the installation of the IT and telephone consideration. equipment This year we received one nomination from the county, and have now been awarded a grant to assist their Branch Delegate to attend this years National Conference.

In the County we have a dedicated Recruiting County Training Seminars and Legion in The Community (LIC) team, which consists of: On the 24th April Sue Kelly the County Training Officer held a very successful County Training • Mr Harold Milner – PCRO seminar, at The Octagon, Hull. The format for • Mr John Forrester - CRO the day was to have a relaxed day, which ended • Miss Sue Kelly – CRO around 2pm. • Mr Barry Moody – CRO • Mr Jack Ford – CRO The contents for discussion were: • Mr Alan Higbee – Volunteer Trusteeship Data protection Parades I would ask that should any member of your branch wish to become and train as a member of The feedback forms that we received all the LIC Team to contact Mr Milner, whom is the completed thank you were very productive and Principal County Recruiting Officer. We are informative. Due to the overwhelming response always looking for further volunteers as the it has therefore been agreed to arrange a further attendance at all of our events fall back onto the seminar later on in the year. above individuals. Letters will be going out to Branches for the seminar, and respective officers are encouraged The main aims of LIC are to promote: to attend a lively, informative and worthwhile • Branch Involvement session, where we hope to bring you up to date • Highlight LIC and make things easier for those who have the • Increase training of volunteers job of Branch administration. Please, even if • To run more county training seminars. you came on recent seminars, you will be welcome to come again. You will definitely This year the LIC Team will be attending the learn something new following events:

• 4 – July – Armed Forces Day, Beverley

• 31July – 1 Aug – Veterans Weekend, Hull • 14 – 15 August – Driffield Steam Rally

All of the above members will be at one show or another, please come along and give them support. After all you may find something to your advantage, and it may be a chance to meet up with friends from the past.

National Training Courses

Should any branch wish to hold an LIC event in We have received one nomination for attendance their area, then please contact Mr Milner who will on a Branch Treasurers Course. There are still be more than happy to come and attend one of vacancies on various national courses, and your branch meeting to discuss how LIC can would ask that you look at your branch officials to help your branch. Please note that Harold can ensure that they are up to date on all Branch only attend on invitation only. Administration

means tested non means tested • Income Support & • Attendance Allowance income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance lower rate ______47.80 Personal allowances higher rate ______71.40 Single under 25 ______51.85 • Bereavement Benefits 25+ ______65.45 Bereavement Allowance Lone parent aged 45 – 54 ______29.30–90.81 under 18______51.85 aged 55 – pension age ______97.65 18+ ______65.45 Widowed Parent’s Allowance______97.65 Couple child dependant ______11.35(e) both under 18 ______51.85 / 78.30 one under 18 ______51.85 / 65.45 / 102.75 • Carer’s Allowance ______53.90 both aged 18+ ______102.75 adult dependant ______31.70 Dependent children ______57.57 child dependant ______11.35(e)

Premiums Carer______30.05 • Child Benefit Disability only/eldest child______20.30 single ______28.00 other children______13.40 couple ______39.85 Disabled Child ______52.08 • Disability Living Allowance Enhanced Disability Care component lower rate ______18.95 single person/lone parent ______13.65 middle rate ______47.80 couple ______19.65 higher rate______71.40 child ______21.00 Mobility component lower rate ______18.95 Family ______17.40 higher rate______49.85 Pensioner single (JSA only) ______67.15 • Employment and Support Allowance couple ______99.65 Basic Allowance(a) ______65.45 Severe Disability Work-related activity component______25.95 per qualifying person ______53.65 Support component ______31.40

• Employment and Support Allowance • Guardian’s Allowance ______14.30 Basic Allowance(a) single/lone parent ______65.45 • Incapacity Benefit couple ______65.45 / 102.75 short term (under pension age) Work-related activity component______25.95 lower rate ______68.95 Support component ______31.40 higher rate ______81.60 (Carer, Enhanced Disability, Pensioner(b) and adult dependant ______41.35 Severe Disability Premiums paid at the same rate child dependant (paid with higher rate)_____11.35(e) as Income Support/income-based JSA) long term ______91.40 age addition under 35______15.00 aged 35 –44 ______5.80 • Pension Credit adult dependant ______53.10 Minimum guarantee child dependant ______11.35(e) Single ______132.60 couple ______202.40 Additional amounts • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit severe disability (per qualifying person) _____53.65 (variable depending on % disablement) carer ______30.05 under 18 ______17.87–89.35 Savings Credit 18+ (or under 18 with dependants) _____29.16–145.80 Threshold – single ______98.40 couple ______157.25 • Jobseeker’s Allowance Maximum – single ______20.52 under 25 ______51.85 couple ______27.09 25+ ______65.45

• Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit (c) • Maternity Allowance As for Income Support, income-based JSA, Employment standard rate ______124.88 and Support Allowance or Pension Credit, except – adult dependant ______41.35 Personal Allowances Single person – aged 65+ ______153.15 • Retirement Pension Couple – both under 18 (n/a for CTB) ______78.30 Cat A ______97.65 – one under 18 ______102.75 Cat B late spouse’s or civil partner’s NI ______97.65 – one or both aged 65+______229.50 Cat B spouse’s or civil partner’s NI ______58.50 Premiums Cat D non contributory, aged 80 or over______58.50 Family – lone parent rate ______22.20 – bab____y addition ______10.50 age addition (aged 80 or over) ______0.25 adult dependant (with Cat A) ______57.05 • Working Tax Credit (d) child dependant (with Cat A and B) ______11.35(e) Basic element ______1,920.00 Couple/lone parent ______1,890.00 • Severe Disablement Allowance ______59.45 30 hours element ______790.00 age addition aged under 40 ______15.00 Disability element ______2,570.00 aged 40 – 49 ______8.40 Severe Disability element ______1,095.00 aged 50 – 59 ______5.45 50+ return to work adult dependant ______31.90 16 –29 hours ______1,320.00 child dependant ______11.35(e) 30+ hours ______1,965.00 Childcare costs (80% of up to) • Statutory Adoption, Maternity 1 child (weekly rate) ______175.00 2+ children (weekly rate) ______300.00 and Paternity Pay ______124.88

• Child Tax Credit (d) Family element______545.00 • Statutory Sick Pay ______79.15 Baby addition ______545.00 Child element ______2,300.00 Disabled child ______2,715.00 Severely disabled child ______1,095.00

NEWS.

Congratulations to the six Branches within the County that celebrate their 90th Formation Anniversary during 2011.

Hull Branch formed 24th June 1921. South Cave Branch formed 27th June 1921. Branch formed 30th June 1921. Beverley Branch formed 7th July 1921. Bridlington Branch formed 12th July 1921. Cottingham Branch formed 14th July 1921.

South Cave Branch has already started planning celebrations for their anniversary, by arranging a “Service of Celebration”, at All Saints Church, South Cave on Sunday 26th June 2011, followed by a reception at Family Centre. Missed the actual date by one day, pity 27th is a Monday.

Hornsea Branch has now been closed. Unfortunately, this was followed by the untimely death, at 88 years of age, of the last Chairman of the Branch, Reginald Anderson. For many years, Reg endeavoured to keep the Branch up and running along with many other activities he was involved with in the area. The funeral service was held at St Nicholas Church, Hornsea on Monday 21st June, followed by a burial at the local cemetery. The measure of affection and respect Reg had in town, was evident by the number of people who attended the service. There was a good turn out of Legion and Ex Services Association Standards at the Church, with the County, Branch and Reg’s Regimental Standards (The Royal Artillery) in attendance at the graveside.

To mark Armed Forces Day in , the Reverend Geoff Hollingsworth invited the Branch to join the congregation at All Saints Church, Pocklington, at the 10.45am Sung Eucharist service. The Branch Standard was present and prayers were led by Legion member Laurence Nicholson Pocklington Branch chairman Steve Forde (right) presenting an engraved certificate to Paul Peka, who recently retired as officer commanding Pocklington ACF, and who has marshalled the annual Remembrance Parade in Pocklington for many years

Thousands of people filled the streets of Beverley for the start of Armed Forces Day.

The event which was officially opened by the Cllr David Elvidge Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot at 10am as the crowds lined the streets and gather in Market Square for the parade

Visitors to Beverley’s second Armed Forces Day were richly entertained in Saturday Market.

There was a whole host of stalls and attractions for all the family throughout the day, with camouflage face painting especially popular for youngsters.

The main entertainment took place on and around the big stage erected in Saturday Market.

Music was provided by the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Beverley Pipe Band, while the big crowd was kept entertained by a number of displays and performances from local cadets and serving men and women from the Defence School of Transport. The Log display was especially popular.

The finale combined music with a fly past by the local search and rescue helicopter, providing a fitting end to a great day.

It was also an especially proud day for Beverley’s Army Cadets. They were presented with their own colours, thanks to the Beverley Masons, Brian Brooks and Paul Brusby were there for the presentation

Parade through Market Square Recruiting Team

Rod Evans – Beverley Branch LIC Stall and Sarah Asquith, Civic Officer ERY County Council

“Goodwin Trust join the County Recruiting Team At east Park Veterans Weekend”

In Memorium

Mr J. Moore Driffield Mr D. Gibbons Bilton & District Mr G. Walker Bilton & District Mr P. Emmerson North Ferriby Mr J. Johnston Willerby, Kirkella & Mr B. Plant Mr R. Curtis North Ferriby Mr R. Mitchell Withernsea Mrs. Simpson Willerby, Kirkella & Anlaby Mr A. Birdsall Willerby, Kirkella & Anlaby Mr G. Condon Withernsea Mr C. Wright North Ferriby Mr R. Anderson Hornsea Mr S Stockdate Willerby, Kirkella & Anlaby Mr R Adams Hedon

““WeWe will remember them”

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION East Riding and North Yorkshire

EVENTS DIARY 2010/11

AUGUST 2010

14 The Royal British Legion York, in conjunction with York & District Council of Ex-service Association, are holding a service to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the ending of WWII. The event will take place at York Minster on 15th August at 14:00h. Details will be finalised and distributed in the near future. 14 TRBL Doncaster Race day followed by live concert – Act TBC. Leaflets to be distributed 14-15 Driffield Steam Rally 24 Funeral Cpl Stanton, RDG, Catterick Garrison 1230hrs. All Standard welcome 26 York Branch Annual Dinner 28 Wensleydale Show 28 Northern Regional Bowls Competition - Stillington

SEPTEMBER 2010

North Yorkshire County Training Seminar, York, date, time & location TBC. 3-5 Branch Treasurers Course, , Haig House 4 Group Meeting - Beverley 9 York Branch Information Day, York City Centre 10-12 Independent Examiners Course, London, Haig House 12 All Service Veterans Remembrance Parade & Service – Eden Camp. Parade to be led by Yorkshire Volunteers Band. Free Entrance to Veterans and partners/spouse. Further info: Mr Nick Hill, 01653 697777 14 Memorial Service Jeff Lodge. 1400hrs Durham Cathedral. Mini bus leaving from the Octagon Hull priority to Standard Bearers – contact:- A. Higbee 01482 873889. 17-19 County Instructors (Train the Trainer) Course, Leeds 24-26 Standard Bearers Judges’ Course, Hermitage, Berkshire 25 County Chairman/Branch Seminar – 1000hrs The Royal Hotel Hull.

OCTOBER 2010

1-3 Bridlington Rally, Advance tickets bookings £15.00 for full weekend. For further information contact Mr Barry Moody: 01262 676622 2 Alderson House Coffee / cake Afternoon open day 2 218 Squadron TA Unit 1000km Challenge Bridge. Start time 1200hrs. Details contact WO11 Alan Harvey – 07595339442 5 Group Meeting & AGM Pocklington 9 East Riding County Executive meeting The Octagon Hull.

10 East Riding Standard Bearers course, Part 1, 1000hrs Halifax Barracks Hull. For details contact Eddie Large – 01964 564288. ( Course three weeks, Pt 11 & 111, 16th &23rd October) 12-13 Branch Management Course, Leeds 15-17 Pickering War Weekend: Opening ceremony Friday, Parade on Saturday through Market Place at 11am. WRVS centre open 0930 for bacon butties. Trains running over the 3 days. Standard Bearers welcome. For more information contact Mrs P Atkinson 01751 474446 16 Reunion of Veterans of Palestine 1945 – 48. Eden Camp. Further Info, Mr Nick Hill 01653 697777 16 Northern Region Indoor Games – Railway Institute, York Part 11 Standard Bearers Course – 1000hrs Halifax Barracks, Hull. 23 Part 111 Standard Bearers Course – 1000hrs Halifax Barracks. 26 TRBL Women’s Section, Branch PA Launch, Afternoon Tea with entertainment, Keyingham Village Institute, 2pm 28 East Riding Poppy Launch -11 o’clock Treasure House Beverley. 30 Youth Standard Bearers Competition 1000hrs Halifax Barracks Hull.

NOVEMBER 2010

2 1000Km Challenge – 218 Transport Squadron. 12 noon Start 6 Garden of Remembrance dedication – York 6 Poppy Tank Pull 218 Transport Squadron Middleton Barracks Hull. 7 York Festival of Remembrance 14 Remembrance Parade – York 14 Remembrance Parade – Beverley Minster. 20 East Riding County Executive Meeting – The Octagon Hull 20 TRBL Women’s Section East Yorkshire County Annual Conference, Minster Hall, Beverley, 1:45pm prompt 27 Alderson House Xmas Fayre with Father Christmas 27-28 Branch Management Course, St. Neots

DECEMBER 2010

3-5 County Management Course – London, Haig House

JANUARY 2011

8 North Yorkshire County Annual Conference – Venue TBC 8 East Riding Standard Bearers Competition – Halifax Barracks 10.30 start. 15 County Annual Conference – The Octagon, Hull

MARCH 2011

19 Regional Standard Bearers Competition, The Galtres Centre, Easingwold

IF YOU HAVE A LOCAL EVENT, PLEASE LET THE COUNTY SECRETARY KNOW IN ORDER TO INCLUDE IT IN THE EVENTS DIARY

This Diary of Events is up-dated regularly and any items of interest to the Ex-Service Community are welcome. It is circulated to all Branches within the County and to other Service Associations on request to the County Secretary. Entries are welcome and should be addressed to the County Secretary, at the address below, preferably in writing, or e-mail: [email protected]

The East Riding County Website can be accessed through www.eastyorkshire.britishlegion.org.uk Beehive, Royal British Legion North Yorkshire Website through www.northyorkshire.britishlegion.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEMBERSHIP, PROPERTY, DISCIPLINARY ETC. ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO- COUNTY SECRETARY, KIMBERLEY THORNTON Ground Floor, Unit 4, Triune Court, Monk's Cross Business Park, YORK, YO32 9GZ TELEPHONE: 01904 678861