Ballymena RBL annual meeting

All branch members are requested to make every effort to attend and may wish to know that membership cards for 2012 are now available from the Memberships’ Secretary

As the Legion year draws to an end in September, The Royal British Legion will conclude celebrations marking their 90th Anniversary. Various events have been held across the UK, in Ireland, France, and Spain and further afield to mark the RBL formation in 1921.

In this 90th year, a £2m total rebuild of their Veterans’ Breaks Centre, Bennett House,in Portrush has been completed.

This massive project has provided a five star centre where veterans and their dependants, recovering from illness or in need of respite, can enjoy a one or two week break in the tranquil peace of the North Coast.

The Royal British Legion’s 90th anniversary this year is doubly special because it features a once-in-a-lifetime Remembrance Day. - At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 2011 (11-11-11-11) its members, and members of the public will remember those who were willing to lay down their lives for their country.