BRANCH NOTICE BOARD

NOVEMBER 2021

ANNUAL LUNCH PHOTO'S   

MARCH 2021

Passing 

Bob Hucklesby

26 February 2021

R.I.P Sapper

It is with very great sadness that we report the passing of Bob Hucklesby on Friday 26th February at the age of 100. He was taken to hospital on Thursday after feeling unwell and passed  peacefully away with his daughter in law by his side. We send our sincere condolences to his family and  to his many friends. He will be sorely missed by all in the Bournemouth REA.

BOB'S STORY

JUNE 2018

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BURLEY BRANCH

Celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of

                                                           

ARMED FORCES DAY

and the One Hundredth Anniversary of the

WORLD WAR 1 ARMISTICE

with a

BAND CONCERT

and

BEATING RETREAT

Featuring the combined bands of

The Ringwood and Burley Band

and

The Dolphin Marching Band

The finale of the programme will feature the combined bands

playing Sunset,  during which time the flag will be lowered. Then, led by

Nicola Burley, Soprano, the Burley Primary School Choir

 will bring the concert to an end with a stirring rendition of

Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory

Saturday 30^th June 2018

4.30 pm to 6.15 pm

in the

BURLEY MANOR PARK

By kind permission of Mr Dan Tanner

ADMISSION and CAR PARKING FREE

Seating is to be provided for those holding numbered programmes

 which are available free from sponsors displaying this poster.

Unnumbered  programmes will be on sale at the event for 50p. Bring your own chairs. 

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BURLEY BRANCH

The Burley Branch takes pleasure in presenting this concert and greatly appreciates the support given not only by the people of Burley, by their attendance here today, but also to the sponsors listed below, who have so generously given the financial support needed to stage this event:

The Ministry of Defence - The Burley Village Magazine - The Magpies Nest - Titan Leathercraft

The Coven of Witches - John Willies Country Kitchens – Shappen Stores – The Cider Pantry

MacPennys - Forest Leisure Cycling - Hermitage Beauty – Spencers – The Burley Inn

Burley Fudge Shop – Dawson Engineering - Mr & Mrs Hayden - Burley Stores – The White Buck

The Burley Branch is one of the oldest branches in the Legion, being formed in 1921, the same year that the then British Legion, later to become the Royal British Legion, was founded. Our branch has had the highest membership of any branch by percentage of population and has won awards at national level for the contributions it makes to Legion funds but we urgently need more members to maintain those achievements. We are a fund - raising rather than a social branch and need your help to continue in our efforts to raise the £1.6 million spent each week by the Royal British Legion in support of ex-servicemen and women and their bereaved families. Our nation’s involvement in conflicts in the Falklands, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan has resulted in growing numbers requiring our help now, and well into the future. Anyone can join the Royal British Legion whether or not they have a connection with the Armed Forces, so please join us. Our membership secretary will be pleased to talk to you. Telephone 01425 404077

THE RINGWOOD AND BURLEY BAND

We are most fortunate to have the Ringwood and Burley Band, under their Director of Music,

 Lloyd Rayner  BA Hons (Music), to play for this concert.  The Ringwood Band has been in existence since it was founded in 1879.  The Burley Band started at a later date and continued until 1970 when the two bands were amalgamated to form the present, prestigious concert band.

THE DOLPHIN MARCHING BAND

The Dolphin Marching Band was formed by their Bandmaster, Chris Godber in 1996. It is a

charitable youth band with 23 members ranging in age from 9 to 18 and is based in Poole, Dorset.

SEATING

Reserved seating is to be provided for all those entering with a Numbered Sponsors Programme. Those spectators without a Numbered Sponsors Programme wishing to bring their own picnic tables and chairs or rugs are encouraged to do so.

CAR PARKING

We are very grateful to Mr Dan Tanner for allowing us to stage this event in Burley Manor Park and for allowing anyone wishing to bring their car to the event to do so without charge

CONCERT TIME

Part Two

The Ringwood and Burley Band

Puttin’ on the Ritz

Tuxedo Junction

Post Horn Gallop

March of Honour

joined by

The Dolphin Marching Band

The Evening Hymn

Sunset

During the playing of Sunset the Armed Forces Flag is to be lowered by

 Boy Scouts of the 1^st Burley Scout Group

The bands, joined by the Burley Primary School Choir, and led by

Nicola Burley, Soprano

Finish the concert with

RULE BRITANNIA

&

LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

The origins of the ceremony of Beating Retreat:

Originally it was known as “Setting the Watch” and initiated by firing a single round from the “Evening” gun. It was used to recall troops to be within the castle walls. In the 17^th Century the gun was replaced by the beating of drums as a signal to return to quarters. Now it is performed as a ceremony to display marching and musical prowess.

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE 

PROGRAMME

Opening Address

The Rt. Hon. Sir Desmond Swayne TD VR MP

FANFARE

Raising of the Armed Forces Flag by pupils from Burley Primary School

 CONCERT TIME

Part One

The Ringwood and Burley Band

The Dam Busters March

The Essential James Bond

Forces Favourites Singalong

The Floral Dance

The Dolphin Marching Band

Hearts of Oak

The Longest Day

RAF March

Selection of Popular Music

Both Bands Play

I Am Sailing

The Saint Louis Blues March

INTERVAL

Strawberries and Cream and Tea and Cake will be available from

the  Burley Women’s Institute Tent

APRIL 2018

I have today sorted out some of the links to photo albums and other items.
Seems Google have done some security updates
which has meant updating some links.
Regards
Webmaster



AUGUST 2012

                My name is Stan Rawcliffe and I am the Chairman of the Blackpool Branch REA. I was very pleased to hear that my Grandson , L/Cpl Gary Rawcliffe RE, had been presented with an Award from the Bournemouth Branch, for the," Soldier of the Year"
It was a very pleasant surprise for both  him and his Family. We are very proud of him. Could I express everyone's  thanks, to your Branch for this great Honour. Also would it be possible to E-Mail me any photos you may have of the event, so that we can put it in our Local Paper.
Gary is a third Generation Sapper and he has two other serving Brothers, who unfortunately did not join the REs, and are in  REME.( But they have been forgiven) Please pass on our best wishes,to your Branch from the Blackpool REA. And thank you again for the Presentation.
    With Best Regards
                       Stan Rawcliffe
N.B   Gary is also a Member of our Branch.
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JULY 2012
From Webmaster
Hank Lawrence
I must thank all who organised
the great Skittles evening
looked like all had a great time.
It would be really good to add more of
you to the roll call with your history of
service
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JANUARY 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL
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NOVEMBER 2011

NEW PHOTO ALBUM

POPPY FACTORY VISIT
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SEPTEMBER 2011

Branch Informal Lunches, Please Note that the October, November and December Lunches, Will now be held at The R.B.L. Ferndown On the first Tuesday of the Month Starting at 12 Noon.

This is caused by the North Road Caterer not being available

Quarterly – Gurkha Restaurant, Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20   7AD.

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20th Jan 2010
3 Members have had their names
Added
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23 Oct 2010
It seems that we are not going to get very much
response about members adding there names
and history to the site.
It would really help if you all participate
in this matter
Hank Lawrence
webmaster
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12 August 2010
Comment from
Thomas McArthur
very good web site and you do a lot for your branch cheers thomas mc arthur edinburgh branch
Thank you Tom
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23 July 2010
Photo Albums added click on photos
Photos
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23 April 2010
From Hank Lawrence
webmaster
I would like to add a members list page to the site
in the hope that it may attract others looking to join
the branch because they recognise the names of the
existing members.
So please contact me if you would like to be added
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