News and updates
The branch is open every saturday of a month. Everybody is welcome!
- 04 August 2010 19:30hrs
- No Bingo, due to Summer break!
- But: Music, drinks, fun, games... The usual! ;-)
- 04 September 2010 19:30hrs
- 1st Bingo after to Summer break!
- Afterwards: Music, drinks, fun, games...
- 11 September 2010 19:30hrs
- End of Summer Ball
For more details and information please click here: Phoenix
Attention: In Summer the branch will be closed on the following Saturdays:
17 July
24 July
14 August
21 August
The amenities will resume regular opening every Saturday from 28 August 2010.
FYI: The committee meeting in August is cancelled due to summer holiday.
Please start considering who to nominate for a position in the committee, as some committee members will be leaving after this AGM.
Also, a suggestion has been made that the Branch should open Friday instead of Saturday. This is to be discussed at the AGM with all the members present.
Welcome to the RBL Bielefeld
The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading charity safeguarding the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces.
It provides financial, social and emotional support to millions and it's benevolence spans all age groups from the oldest to the very young.
The Royal British Legion Bielefeld was founded by George Simpson with the first Meeting in 1992 held in the old Rochdale Bks. About 20 people showed up for this meeting and it grew from there to become one of the biggest branches in Germany. The first function was held in April 1993 and was a huge success. Other Meetings were held in Reeth Bks with a regular Games night being included. Eventually the RBL Bielefeld co-located with the S+A Club and we stayed in Catterick Bks for about two years. Unfortunately the contract run out and the RBL Bielefeld was desperate to find new premises. It was a hard and long struggle to find an appropriate location. It was with sheer guts and termination of the people to keep the Legion running even without premises. Letters were sent to the members keeping them informed about the situation reference the new premises.
The Branch then found new premises in what is now called Rochdale Bks (former Mossbank). The Branch moved first of all into the SGT Mess and stayed there until 1998 and were then given its current location: the old Naafi Bar in Rochdale Bks.
The Highlight of the Branches achievements was in the year 2000 when the RBL Bielefeld hosted the District Conference in the Rathaus in Bielefeld and a march through the town.
If you want more information, visit us in the Branch. We are open every saturday from 19:30 to 0:30hrs.
Or you can send us an e-mail to:
web@rblbielefeld.com
The RBL Trailer can be borrowed for "self at cost" of 5€ a day. Please call either Mr. Main or Mr. Sherwood or send an e-mail: secretary@rblbielefeld.com
