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Royal British Legion, Broughshane Branch

Meeting of the Broughshane Branch of the Royal British Legion take place at 8.00 pm on the first Thursday of each month from September to June. Membership is mixed and totals 64 at present, of which some are ex-service personnel. Members pay £10.50 per year subscription which is sent to Headquarters in England.

The Broughshane Branch was re-formed about 14 years ago after lapsing for several years. The main aim of the Royal British Legion is raising funds for ex-service personnel and war widows. One of the most important focuses of their fund raising is the annual Poppy Appeal which last year in Broughshane raised £4,600. Helpers are always needed for this. Other fund raising activities held from time to time include bowling tournaments, table quizzes and old-time dances.

The branch organises Church parades at Remembrance Day in November and the Somme Anniversary in July and attends services and parades in other towns.

The Royal British Legion always welcomes new members, it is not necessary to be an ex-service person to join.