RBL News

Resistance and Poison Darts

These are the topics covered in two talks taking place at The New Inn.

Dinedor -10th March

In WWII contingency plans were made in case the Germans invaded Britain. Secret stashes of weapons and civilians trained in resistance were amongst the preparations made.

Poison Darts and their use in Warfare- 7th April

 was the subject of our speaker’s PhD. From selecting the most effective poison, to avoiding detection, these dark arts are still practiced by some regimes today. 

To obtain a ticket for these talks  ( £5 per person) contact mistletoebough@gmail.com

VE Day 80 -8th May

The branch continues to prepare the War Memorial grounds, with the  much-appreciated help of PIPs, for a service around the Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Pupils of Pembridge CE Primary School will join us then and everyone is welcome to come along on that day. 

Contributions from members of both time and money have enabled us to have an oak bench ready to be situated in a quiet spot under the cherry tree. It will have a QR code on it taking you to a biography of each name on the Memorial hosted on the Portrait of Pembridge website. www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk/warmemorial

While researching the lives of the men named on the Memorial, our late friend Rory MacColl, assisted by Tony Norman,  discovered the  names  of some veterans were missing  from the Memorial.  Thanks to an anonymous donation from a member of the branch a new plaque will be added and  unveiled then. 

Some of you may have noticed that the flagpole has disappeared! It is undergoing renovation and will be back for VE80.

Trip to Malvern Spring Show -9th May

RBL members are looking forward to a day at the RHS  Malvern Spring Show. A coach will leave Pembridge for the show and return in the evening. There are a few seats on the coach available for non-members. For details and to book a place contact mistletoebough@gmail.com 

On behalf of the RBL thank you all for the support you show us.

Graham Hudson

Chairman

Pembridge & Shobdon Royal British Legion