Barwick & Scholes Royal British Legion

Barwick & Scholes Royal British Legion The page for the Barwick & Scholes Royal British Legion. Alex George
Chairman
Barry Turnbull
Secretary

The Royal British Legion (RBL), sometimes referred to as simply The Legion, is the United Kingdom's leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces, and their dependants. We are the Legion's branch in Barwick in Elmet and Scholes, near Leeds, in West Yorkshire.

Next Branch gathering that we try and do every 2 months. All welcome
10/08/2026

Next Branch gathering that we try and do every 2 months. All welcome

Please get in touch if interested, should be a great afternoon out… nothing is booked and finalised as yet until we get ...
22/07/2026

Please get in touch if interested, should be a great afternoon out…

nothing is booked and finalised as yet until we get sufficient numbers.

Happy Armed Forces Day to those serving, that have served, the families and all those connected
27/06/2026

Happy Armed Forces Day to those serving, that have served, the families and all those connected

24/06/2026

This week, we're celebrating Armed Forces Week, Leeds Armed Forces Day for more information, some highlights below:

ARMED FORCES WEEK 2026

Leeds Armed Forces Day

📅 Sunday 28 June 2026
🕚 11:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Briggate, Leeds City Centre

FREE FAMILY EVENT

🇬🇧 Military Parade
🎖️ Armed Forces Displays
🚁 Interactive Exhibits
🧗 Climbing Wall
🎵 Live Entertainment
🤝 Military Charities & Veterans Organisations

Armed Forces Day Offers

☕ Tesco Cafés - Free Breakfast for Serving Personnel & Veterans*
🚌 Free Bus Travel Available on Participating Services*

Let's Show Our Support



Lest We Forget – Support Those Who Serve

16/06/2026

For those interested, branch meeting tonight, 7pm in the Buffers 🫡

Today we remember the extraordinary bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of a generation that gave everything for the free...
06/06/2026

Today we remember the extraordinary bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of a generation that gave everything for the freedom we enjoy today. As the years pass, the duty falls on us to keep their stories alive. Lest we forget 🌺

Fantastic offer here by Castleford Tigers
04/06/2026

Fantastic offer here by Castleford Tigers

A reminder that 2 weeks today we’ll be having our next branch meeting, 7pm on the 16th of June in the Buffers. Whether y...
02/06/2026

A reminder that 2 weeks today we’ll be having our next branch meeting, 7pm on the 16th of June in the Buffers.

Whether you are serving, a veteran, RBL member, keen supporter or just interested please come along.

We intend to make these quite lighthearted affairs where any formalities can be dealt with initially, and the remainder of the time looking at ways to grow and support our branch.

Thank you and see you there,

Alex and Barry

PS, apologies on the AI image, they say a photo gathers more attention than just words…

On this day in May 2009, Operation TELIC formally came to a close.Operation TELIC began on 19 March 2003, marking the UK...
22/05/2026

On this day in May 2009, Operation TELIC formally came to a close.

Operation TELIC began on 19 March 2003, marking the UK’s involvement in the Iraq War.

Over the course of the conflict, 179 British service personnel lost their lives, with many more wounded or affected by their service.

Today, we take a moment to remember all those who served particularly those who did not return, and the families whose lives were changed forever.

We also recognise the lasting physical and mental impact that service in Iraq has had on many veterans.

As a Branch, we remain committed to supporting those who served and continuing the work of remembrance in our communities.

We will remember them.
Lest we forget.

Today marks 81 years since VE Day, the day millions celebrated peace returning to Europe after years of hardship and sac...
08/05/2026

Today marks 81 years since VE Day, the day millions celebrated peace returning to Europe after years of hardship and sacrifice.

It’s a time to remember those who fought, those who waited at home, and the generation who endured so much so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Do you have a family story, memory, medal, or photograph connected to WWII or VE Day? We’d love to hear about it in the comments and keep those memories alive for future generations.

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