Gnosall & District Branch The Royal British Legion www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/gnosall
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Committee/ Branch meetings take place in the Memorial Village Hall, Gnosall and start at 8pm.
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Registered Charity No 219279
Produced by Paul Boston Views and opinions which may appear in this leaflet are not necessarily the views and opinions of the Royal British Legion.
About The Royal British Legion The Royal British Legion is the nation's leading Armed Forces charity providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. It is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces. It is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem the red poppy. Please visit www.britishlegion.org.uk for details of our national initiatives.
Where Are We? Our Branch area of responsibility stretches from in the west, the Staffordshire/ Shropshire County border to in the east the village of Bradley. From Woodseaves in the north to the old Wheaton Aston Airfield in the south. Gnosall is approximately 7 miles from the County Town of Stafford in the east and 5 miles from the Town of Newport in the west. The green line in the map below indicates the approximate boundary of our Branch area.
Registered Charity No 219279
Produced by Paul Boston Views and opinions which may appear in this leaflet are not necessarily the views and opinions of the Royal British Legion.
About Our Branch Area The Gnosall & District Branch was first established in 1936 in Haughton and was subsequently named Haughton & District Branch. Due to low membership in Haughton and surrounding areas the Branch was moved to Gnosall and then was renamed Gnosall & District Branch. When Woodseaves Branch disbanded, Gnosall & District Branch took up the remaining membership from Woodseaves and their original Branch area. In 2011 Gnosall & District Branch celebrates their 75th anniversary of the original formation.
The Village of Gnosall is one of the largest villages in England although split in two Gnosall Heath and the main centre of Gnosall are generally all classed as one. In the centre of Gnosall we have an 11th century church which is always worth a visit. The 'Lock up' is an old stone cell used to lock up people that were out of control; this was in use before the days of the modern day police force.
Gnosall won the "Best Kept Village" title in 2010 and those volunteers who keep our village tidy and presentable are a credit to us all. In our Branch area there are equally nice villages including, Church Eaton, Haughton, Norbury, Bradley, Woodseaves and Moreton just to name a few. We have may amenities in our Branch area which include our Public Houses. Many of the establishments in our Branch area support the Annual Poppy Appeal. With a variety amenities and attractions our Branch area in one of the most picturesque locations in Britain. We are sure any visitors to our village will enjoy a pleasant stay.
Registered Charity No 219279
Produced by Paul Boston Views and opinions which may appear in this leaflet are not necessarily the views and opinions of the Royal British Legion.
www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/gnosall
Committee/ Branch Meeting Diary Tuesday 10th of January 2012. Tuesday the 7th of February 2012. Tuesday the 6th of March 2012. Tuesday the 3rd of April 2012. Tuesday the 1st of May 2012. Tuesday the 5th of June 2012. Tuesday the 3rd of July 2012. Tuesday the 7th of August 2012. Tuesday the 4th of September 2012. Tuesday the 2nd of October 2012. Tuesday the 6th of November 2012 (Annual General Meeting). Tuesday the 4th of December 2012.
*The dates, times and location are correct at time of printing and may change subject to the Chairman’s discretion*
Branch Officers and Trustees President- Nan Evans Vice President- Alan Cristall Chairman- Bob Lacey Vice Chairman- Paul Boston Honorary Secretary- Stella Thornett Honorary Treasurer- John Newsham
For more information please contact- [email protected] or phone 01785 823438
“Shoulder to Shoulder with all who Serve”
Registered Charity No 219279
Produced by Paul Boston Views and opinions which may appear in this leaflet are not necessarily the views and opinions of the Royal British Legion.