THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

90^th Anniversary

To celebrate the 90^th Anniversary of the Legion Coin Branch Chairman Jo Taylor is going to make a special effort, calling it the Chairman’s Special Effort, to get 90 people to commit to raising money for the Poppy Appeal along side the usual Branch activities.  This idea was mooted at the Annual Conference in the Isle of Man, when the Director General challenged all Branches to raise an extra £1000 pounds during the 15 months of the Anniversary celebrations.

On Saturday 9^th October the Chairman’s Special Effort was launched against incredible odds in the gardens of the El Palomar Hotel.  54 people enjoyed a full English breakfast prepared by 8 willing helpers and the Chairman.  Bacon, sausages, fried or scrambled eggs, baked beans, toast and orange juice were served on only three round plastic tables, in the rain without the benefit of any hotel comforts.

Jo wishes to thank her helpers – Vic, Cath, Pam, Audrey, Barry, Kath, Maureen and superlative dishwasher Eric for calmly working in these primitive surroundings, and also the 54 members and friends who ate quickly, made no negative comments and wisely retired out of the rain to a neighbouring bar for coffee and tea afterwards.