About us
Motto "Service Not Self"
The Royal British Legion (RBL), sometimes referred to as simply The Legion, was formed on the 10th June 1921. It is the UK's leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or are currently serving in the British Armed Forces, and to their dependants.
The Whitchurch and Pensford Branch was formed in 1929 and originally occupied a nissen hut that ran parallel to the now defunct North Somerset railway line
The land on which the nissen hut stood was acquired and donated by Mr Gilbert Constable in 1938, he bequeathed it to The Legion “in perpetuity for the use by serviceman both serving and Ex and their dependants”, so the social club was formed. Further land was acquired through donation in 1948 and 1951
Over the following 80+ years, and with successive branch and club committees' improvements and ideas, the premises has transformed into a comfortable bar, function room and skittle alley.
The Branch Membership currently exceeds 1100 members. We have affiliations to branches of the youth service organisations (ACF & ATC) and The Scouts. We are always looking to form similar relationships with other youth groups. We also have a good rapport with the local schools/academies and the local parish council.
One of this branch's biggest roles is its participation in the annual Poppy Appeal, which is actually is a year long activity and voluntary help is greatly appreciated, can you help?
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