Remember, Remember the 11th November
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month – we will remember them The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War
Five significant minutes – Part 1
Petrified. Panic stricken. Proud. Just a few of the emotions our servicemen and women have experienced. I have talked to some very interesting people since I’ve been involved with the Portugal
Royal British Legion lunch with a difference
Our latest Royal British Legion Portugal Branch lunch was a bit different this time – we were very fortunate to enjoy a fabulous wine tasting at Quinta da Tôr. Quinta
RBL brings a little bit of pomp and circumstance to Portugal
In London, they marked the first Coronation since 1953 with the crowning of King Charles – a magnificent event that stirred every emotion. I am sure most people were glued
We’re not going anywhere…except maybe on Easter Sunday!
The Royal British Legion I was privileged enough to be invited to the Royal British Legion’s lunch that was held in February at a local Portuguese restaurant near Olhão. I
Royal British Legion hold Poppy Appeal
As readers will know, every year the Royal British Legion hold a Poppy Appeal to raise vital funds, to continue their work to support veteran’s, from all the armed forces
Royal British Legion Portugal announces upcoming social events
After the summer break, the Royal British Legion Portugal is back into full swing with social events to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. The monthly lunches start again in
Tavira marks anniversary of The Battle of the Lys
Royal British Legion Portugal Branch invited by Liga dos Combatentes A commemorative ceremony was held by the Liga dos Combatentes in Tavira on Saturday, April 9, to mark the 104th
Royal British Legion announces Remembrance events in Algarve
The Royal British Legion-Portugal Branch has announced a number of fundraising events taking place in the Algarve, including the annual Poppy Appeal. The annual dinner dance to celebrate the 100th
Celebrating our past, looking to our future – 1921-2021
The British Legion was formed on May 15, 1921 by the merger of four veterans’ associations that had established themselves after the First World War. The aims were to help