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Leek Town Crier
On the 25t h November 1921, the Leek branch of the Royal British Legion was formed making it reputedly the second oldest branch in the United Kingdom.
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It holds a proud history of service to the people of Leek, helping to remember the fallen of the Second World War but also given service to all veterans and injured from all wars wherever they have been in the world.
For a century, this branch of the RBL in Leek has held services and parades through all this time. A proud group of people who have served this country well.
The national Royal British Legion was a 100-years-old earlier this year. If you want to know more about the RBL, you can find them online.
In recent years, Leek branch has seen a decline in numbers and are truly in need of new members as the decline is rapid. More younger members to carry on the traditions of this great branch are needed.
Anyone can join, whether you have been or are an ex-service personnel, male or female, even if you have none of these criteria, you will be welcomed to join as membership is open to all, young and old.
I make this heartfelt plea to all the people of Leek. Please join us in our branch of the RBL in Leek.
We need you as it could be that this branch will die. I also make the same plea for all the other branches around Leek.
If you want to join us, please go onto the RBL website and you will be able to become a member. Its not expensive.
Or get in touch with me as I am the recruiting member for new members to join. You can find me on Facebook or contact me at 07798 701251.
Remember, they died for our freedom. Please give a little back for their memory. Thank you.
Well, I have had a wonderful holiday in Rhosneigr on Anglesey, given free by Lyn Nancarrow. The taxi was free for me from Leeklink Taxis and many people gave me money to go. I had a wonderful time as you can read about it on my Facebook page.
I will have served this town and community for six years and in so doing I have given my heart to this town and been the best ambassador that I could be and I thank the very many people of this town for all their support over the years.
Although the pandemic is still with us we, as a community in Leek, still shine and flourish, not as individuals but together with the strong will and sense of purpose that this great town of Leek has always had.
We look very much to the future and strive to make it better than it has been.
God bless you all and, never forget my cry of OYEZ!
Leek Town Crier Bill Lomas
St. Mary’s Catholic Academy and Nursery
Virtual Open Evenings for Prospective Parents, Reception 2022
St Mary’s school would like to invite prospective parents to attend one of our virtual open evenings to find out more about life at our happy and friendly school. Please contact the main office to register at office@st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk. 9th November at 5:30pm | 16th November at 5:30pm | 23rd November at 5:30pm
www.st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk Telephone: 01538 493888 Email: admin@st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk Cruso Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England, ST13 8BW
