Oldbury Royal British Legion

03/12/2025

In 2025, members of Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch, were part of the 14,500 people across the UK, who braved the night together, raising more funds than ever before, for the Royal British Legion Industries, Great Tommy Sleepout, to help veterans access safe housing, mental health support, and employment opportunities.

The RBLI has changed its name to the Royal British Veterans Enterprise, the name change reflects the organisations mission to support veterans and people with disabilities by creating jobs, providing homes, and building communities, while also aiming to avoid confusion with the Royal British Legion charitable works.

We as a Branch are planning on doing it again this year, and we are inviting more businesses, individuals, and community groups to join us in March 2026.

Help us in a sleep out and unite our community behind a cause that truly matters, and help us ensure no veteran is left behind.

03/12/2025

Reminder, tonight is the Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch AGM @ 20.00.

I want to extend my sincere thanks to the current and past members of the Branch Committee, without your dedication to those who serve and have served, their families and dependents, we couldn't do the work we do.

We are not just an ex-service community, we are an extended family, where if needed, you step up, my sincere thanks to you all.

Thank you

02/12/2025

As a branch we are extremely lucky to have a great group of outstanding volunteers, who work tirelessly for those who serve, have served their families and dependents.

Some who have been going through their own personal life and health challenges, but they still keep volunteering.

Our family of volunteers, because that is what is, in my opinion, an extended armed forces community, who give their time freely, everyday they show passion, commitment, adaptability, empathy , compassion, initiative, communication, understanding, problem solving, and flexibility to be there for our beneficiaries.

As we move into December, I want to extend my sincere thanks to you all, for even the shortest amount of time that someone volunteers makes an awful lot of a difference to our Armed Forces community.

To those volunteers who are going through their own life challenges, my thoughts are constantly with you.

To all our volunteers, you are truly amazing.

02/12/2025

Our Branch Padre the Reverand Dwayne Mcquaid is currently in hospital, not very well.

Dwayne, is also one of our welfare team here at Oldbury Royal British Legion.

Hopefully, I am sure you will all join me, wishing Dwayne all the best, and hope he will get well soon.

30/11/2025

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29/11/2025

As we move into December, this time of year can be especially difficult for many, and we want to remind our Armed Forces Community that you are never alone.

If you’re feeling lonely, struggling in any way, or just need someone to talk to, the RBL Oldbury Branch is here for you — quietly, discreetly and always in confidence.

Please reach out, a phone call, a message, or pop in the club, (please give prior notice, as we are not always there) for a quiet chat, whatever you need, we are here to support you.

You matter, our volunteers care, we are here to support those who serve, have served their families and dependents.

From all of us at the Oldbury Branch, take care of yourself and lets look after one another, not only at Christmas but the whole year through.

29/11/2025

I want to express our sincere thanks for your support with the Poppy Appeal this year and for the generosity of the community.

We are still counting. Many thanks to all those volunteers who helped with the campaign, you have been outstanding, even when we had some issues.

And especially to our Poppy Appeal Organisers Ian & Karen Price, for their outstanding commitment and work, to push on, even though they have not been well.

27/11/2025

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27/11/2025

Had the pleasure to attend the TS Albion, Sandwell & Kidderminster Sea & Royal Marines Cadets Award and Presentation evening tonight.

Blackheath and Oldbury Royal British Legion Branches, were in attendance, alongside Dave Healey, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant, who is also president of the cadet unit.

Our Standard Bearer Colin Hickling, was present, Oldbury, are very honoured to be affiliated with such an excellent unit, as I am sure Blackheath Royal British Legion Branch are.

Colin, Alex (Blackheath RBL), Dave Healey and I were extremely honoured to be asked to present awards to cadets and volunteers on the night.

Both Blackheath and Oldbury Branches were presented with partnership awards from the cadet unit, which was a shock.

The cadets, officers and volunteers are exemplary, and we are extremely proud to work alongside them.

Our sincere thanks to everyone.

Richard Dodds
Oldbury Royal British Legion Branch Secretary

23/11/2025

Apologies I know this is a bit late notice, but this has just popped up
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Good work and thank you to those who brought this to the attention of the Sapper Family. We can confirm that there will be a presence from the Derby Royal Engineers Association, Sheffield Royal Engineers Association and the Chesterfield Royal Engineers Association.

21/11/2025

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21/11/2025

Last Saturdays Remembrance service in Smethwick https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HiRAGX7eq/