Formby Royal British Legion is 90 this year

THE Formby Royal British Legion this year is celebrating its 90th Anniversary. The Formby Royal British Legion has been one of the main voluntary groups who have been pivotal to many of the villages large events, military and non military over the years as well. It was also played host to the main the North West 50th Anniversary of VE/VJ celebrations. Major Roy Bevan MBE, took these fantastic photographs for us, over the branches celebrations, that took place on 28 July 2012.  He also told us that:- "The Royal British Legion in Formby, this month celebrates 90 years since 1st founded, this being 1 year after the national charity was formed to support the injured military who suffered through conflicts since the first world war, plus also their families in need. To celebrate this historic occasion they held a Church Service at Holy Trinity Formby, the Service being conducted by the Reverend Mark Stanford. Prior to the Service, RBL Standard Bearers paraded through the Village preceded by the Marshside Band and supported by Veterans, Formby Army Cadets and Air Cadets from RAF Woodvale. The Service was held with the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside attending, Dame Lorna Muirhead and her husband Ronald, the Sefton Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Kevin and Linda Cluskey, Colonel Graeme Bryson, Life President, Colonel Sir Alan and Lady Waterworth, President West Lancashire County. Also supporting were Officers from Liverpool University Training Corps at RAF Woodvale and also members of Formby, St. John Ambulance. During the Service Bugler Dave Culshaw sounded the Last Post. The Parade then returned through the Village, supported by local Police, the Salute being taken by the VIP's. Everyone then returned to their Headquarters at Whitehouse Lane to listen to the Band and for a Buffet. A Celebration 90 Cake was cut by the Lord Lieutenant together with the RBL President, Cyril Goulbourne. The Chairman, Ken Ward, in his Thank You speech, was pleased to point out that all the premises there are owned nationally by the RBL, but he was pleased to advise that in respect to the Club part, a lease has been signed with a new investor and all facilities plus new ones will continue. He also thanked everyone for their greatly valued support especially with the RBL Poppy Appeal." to find out more about the Formby Royal British Legion and the other branches click here now.

If you are a member or have been a member of the club, or are actively involved, let us know your memories of this branch.  Email us to:- news24@southportreporter.com today!

...Happy Birthday Formby Royal British Legion...