Diss Royal British Legion: A branch for everybody

Your Local Royal British Legion branch needs you!

Diss & District have had a British Legion branch since 1924. There has been a Norfolk County British Legion since 1922.

First let me dispel a couple of myths about the Legion.

1) It is a load of old men sitting around talking about `the War` • Not true, especially as there are not many

World War Two Veterans left. We welcome Men and Women of all ages who have served in the Armed Forces in any conflicts, not only the World Wars, but Korea, Falklands, Afghanistan the Gulf or any other `Police Actions` - also if you were Conscripted. This includes Army,

Navy, Marines and the Air force, plus Land

Army and Timber Jill's (The Ladies who did

Forestry work in WW2)

2) You must be in the Services to be in the RBL • No, Membership is open to everyone, you only need to hold the interest of the

Legion in your heart.

Diss & District RBL Branch meets at 7.15pm every 3rd Monday of the month at the Diss & District Bowls Club, Lower Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4BE (there is Car Parking and a Bar). Membership is £20 per year. So, if you want to learn about the objectives of the Legion, want to help and support those who have served and their families, including helping as a Poppy Collector at Remembrance time, why not come and join us. We also have an Armed Forces Day Event in June at the Market Place, take part in the Diss Carnival and Parade, plus a Remembrance Parade and Wreath laying in November.

As a Legion member, you can attend events held by Local Branches such as Dickleburgh and Harleston.

The more, the merrier! Come and join us…

Mike our Standard Bearer from Remembrance 2021.