Oldbury Royal British Legion

23/10/2025

Remembrance is an important moment of the year when we show our support for our Armed Forces and all those who have served this country, their families and dependents.

Wearing a Poppy and supporting the Royal British Legion is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they have made and continue to make to protect our freedom.

Thank you for your support

23/10/2025

Our Poppy Appeal Organisers, Ian and Karen Price and support team have been working tirelessly to get Poppies out to where they are wanted.

Colin Hickling, our Branch Standard Bearer, has been delivering Poppy boxes to schools and has been out today at the Worcestershire County Poppy Appeal Launch, and if you were to see his diary for over the Poppy Appeal period, he is busy every day, with school and care home visits, I just wish I had his energy and his zest for life.

A truly amazing man, who despite his age, makes men 30 years his junior, look at him in amazement.

I have followed him up that hill at Powke Lane crematorium, for veterans funerals him carrying the standard and myself puffing and blowing like Thomas the tank engine following behind.

We have a truly amazing group of volunteers, some who are going through their own personal health battles, but are still there to volunteer for the Poppy Appeal.

I haven't got the right words to describe my admiration for you all.

As you all know my job, well life sentence, takes me away from the Branch, during the week, but on the evenings, I cover what is required to keep us, as in my opinion the best Branch in Worcestershire County.

Without our volunteers and members in the Oldbury area, and beyond, we couldn't continue to support those who serve, have served, their families and dependents.

To you all, i wish you all the best and thank you for your continued support for the Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal.

Regards
Richard Dodds
Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch Secretary
Assistant Poppy Appeal Organiser

23/10/2025

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23/10/2025

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal launch is today, get ready to show your support for our Armed Forces community.

Wear a poppy and join the nation in sending a personal message of support to those who serve, have served, their families and dependents.

Our dedicated volunteers, will be there, out and about, allowing you to make a donation for your Poppy.

To all our volunteers and supporters, thank you and stay safe.

25/09/2025

At the recent Country and Western night organised by FDUK, £700 was raised for the Poppy Appeal.

Thank you to all the team at FDUK and everyone who attended .

Without your support, the Royal British Legion could not support those who serve and have served their families and dependents.

On behalf of Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch, and our beneficiaries, many thanks for your hard work and dedication to the cause.

Regards
Richard Dodds
Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch Secretary

06/09/2025

Rest in Peace to a wonderful lady.

She was a credit to the Royal Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family, she was a very beautiful lady and a very hard worker for her Charitable causes.

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It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.

The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.

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06/09/2025

Good morning, update on Hilda Williams, she has been moved from the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital to Rowley Regis Hospital, to a rehabilitation ward, she is still poorly, but has asked that I pass on her thanks for your best wishes.

On behalf of Hilda Williams family, I want to express our thanks to you all.

31/08/2025

31/08/2025

Update, Hilda Williams, former women's army veteran, Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch Chairman, and Oldbury Deputy Poppy Appeal Organiser who has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Poppy Appeal over 40 years of service, and who has attained the highest honour for voluntary service , the Royal British Legion can give.

Has unfortunately been in the new Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital for the last 4 weeks, following a fall, she is still very poorly.

I hope you will all join me, in wishing her a speedy recovery.

22/08/2025

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Last night saw our awards and presentation evening at Sandwell, well done to all recipients of awards with a special mention to our Parents/Guardians and VIPs who supported the event.

Amongst the awards, Mr David Heely OBE became our Honorary Unit President.

PO (SCC) Matthew Killworth-Jukes was also awarded the title of Commanding Officer by our Chair Michelle Crump.

LT Ade Smith RNR was awarded his 5th Clasp for his Cadet Service medal.

Members of the Oldbury Royal British legion were present at their first engagement as affiliates.

MP for Halesowen- Alex Ballinger MP also supported the event.

Lastly our very own LT CDR David Burley RNR supported the event in his capacity as district officer.

BZ to all our recipients, and a special well done to our cadets on a brilliant evening.

16/08/2025

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