Branch News
Stay up to date with the latest news from the Riders Branch. Here you’ll find updates on our fundraising efforts, member stories, and the many ways we support the Royal British Legion and the Armed Forces community. Check back regularly to see what’s new in the branch, both locally and nationally.
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Beyond the Bike: How Model Making is Helping a Member Find Focus
The Riders Branch of the Royal British Legion has always been about more than just the hum of an engine or the open road. While…
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Rolling Thunder Ride and Chelsea Visit
Article by Michael Evans Michael, a Riders Branch member from Gloucestershire in the West Midlands Region , joined two fellow veteran motorcyclists for an early…
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RBLR Representatives Seminar Weekend 2026
To support our representatives across the UK and beyond in carrying out their roles effectively, the Riders Branch holds a bi-annual Representatives Seminar Weekend. Rather…
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Members Promote the RBLR at the Wirral Easter Egg Run
On a crisp Sunday morning, 22nd March 2026, members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch from North Wales and Cheshire turned out at the…
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Northern Ireland Riders Pay Tribute at Two Important Memorial Services
he Northern Ireland Riders Branch demonstrated its continued dedication to remembrance and service over the weekend of 7 and 8 March, with members attending two…
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North Wales & Cheshire Members attend the Gulf War 35th anniversary NMA
On 1st March 2026, the National Memorial Arboretum hosted a remembrance service at the Gulf War Memorial to mark the 35th anniversary since the end…
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NI Members at Ballymoney Motorcycle Show
On 27th and 28th February 2026, our Northern Ireland crew proudly attended the annual Ballymoney Motorcycle Show, flying the flag for both the Branch and the…
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M62 Bombing Memorial Service
Members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLR) gathered on Sunday, 8 February 2026, to pay their respects at the annual memorial service marking…
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Visit to the Llangefni AFVBC
Bikers in general — and veteran bikers in particular — are never ones to turn down a hearty breakfast and a good old chin-wag. So…
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Dropping Well Memorial Service
On the 7th of December 2025 at 15:00hrs members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch attended the Droppin Well Memorial Service at the Memorial Garden,…
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North Wales and Cheshire RBLR Christmas Party
A Night of Festive Fellowship The North Wales and Cheshire Royal British Legion Riders rounded off 2025 in fine style with a warm, welcoming, and thoroughly…
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RBL Chippenham, Remembrance Sunday
Members of the RBLR from the South Central Region attended the Chippenham remembrance parade and act of remembrance. The public gathered at the town War…
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2025 Award Winners
A number of awards are given to the Branch members each year at the AGM to reward those who provide exemplary service to the Branch….
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RBLR AGM 2025
This year’s Annual General Meeting saw an excellent turnout, with nearly every seat occupied by riders both new and experienced, some travelling considerable distances. The…
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Remembrance Sunday Llandullas 9th Nov 2025
Members of the RBLR from North Wales and Cheshire attend the Llandullas village remembrance parade and act of remembrance every year and 2025 was no…
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21st Anniversary Bash
RBLR Branch 21st Anniversary Bash Saturday 13th September 2025 Squires Cafe Bar, Newthorpe Lane, Newthorpe, South Milford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 5LX. Dear Membership, We…
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Poppy Appeal Total Smashes Target
For our 20th anniversary, the Branch set itself a target to reach a total amount raised for the Poppy Appeal of £2 million pounds since…
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Lee (Tank) Gardner
The Branch has been informed of the sudden and sad passing of our friend, and Branch Vice Chairman, Lee “Tank” Gardner. Tank passed away yesterday…
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Branch Memorial Service 2024 Video
Video from the 2024 RBL Riders Branch Memorial Ride at the NMA.
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Message from the RBL National Chair
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the death of our National President, Sir Clive Johnstone, aged 60. He died yesterday…
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Remembering the courage of 1944
This year marks the 80th anniversaries of momentous battles and turning points of the Second World War. The D-Day landings of 6th June – the largest seaborne…
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RBL General Election Manifesto 2024
Our Manifesto calls on the next UK Government to: Download the full manifesto – click here
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King to become patron of Royal British Legion
RBL is extremely proud and honoured that The King wishes to retain the long-standing tradition of Royal patronage with the charity. He takes on the…
