Horley Branch of the Royal British Legion commemorate their 100th anniversary with service and celebration meal

Branch Chairman Bob Jenkinson reminded those present that the British Legion was established in 1921 by Sir Tom Lister supported by Earl Haig to support ex-servicemen and women in the years after WW1 along with their dependants and the dependants of the many fallen.

Branch President recited the Exhortation before after the playing of Sunset before the silence and laying of the Commemorative wreath, ending with the Kohima Epitaph. Town Mayor Cllr Samantha Marshall, branch President Cllr David Powell, and Cllr James Baker, who is Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Armed Forces Champion were also present.

Members and supporters then adjourned to the nearby Air Balloon for a 3-course meal with special 100th celebration gateau made by organiser Peter von Staerck. Profits from the evening which included a raffle with many happy winners will go towards the work of the Branch.

As always the work of the British Legion depends on the generosity of the public, particularly through the annual Poppy Appeal, watch out for details next month.