Oldbury Royal British Legion

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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Battle’s Over.

As dawn broke over The Cenotaph, Edinburgh Castle and the National Memorial Arboretum, military pipers played the lament Battle’s O’er to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

They were joined by similar performances in Brunei, Nepal and in Japan, where the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is deployed.

The moment recalled the price paid for peace and demonstrated how partnerships across the world are key to our security, then and now.

We will remember them.

16/08/2025

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