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Obituary: Colonel (Retd) Roger Burgess OBE DL
Burgess – Roger Ian Stuart of Thaxted, Essex died on the 16th March 2019. Widowed since 2006, he leaves his mother, daughter and his two grandchildren, of whom he adored and was extremely proud.
Livermore Cup Winners (Again!)
It has just been announced that Debden Branch Royal British Legion (RBL) has been awarded with The Livermore Cup, as the most efficient Branch without a Club in Essex.
New Chairman For Essex County RBL
Having been elected to the post of Chairman of Essex County Royal British Legion in January 2016, Colonel Roger Burgess, a member of the local Debden Branch RBL, completes his 3 year tenure in post this coming January and will be replaced by Major David Swann.
RBL Cycling Pilgrimage
Following GP 90 this August, James Lloyd, plus close friend John Archer cycled some 80 kilometres in a private pilgrimage tour of the battlefields and several allied cemeteries around Ypres, Belgium.
Branch Certificate Of Appreciation For GP 90 Representatives
The County Chairman was particularly pleased to be invited to present two Branch Certificates of Appreciation to the Standard Bearer and Wreath Bearer who represented Debden Branch and Essex County at GP 90 last August.
Remembrance Service At Debden Parish Church
The Annual Remembrance Service took place at 10.50 am on Armistice Day, Sunday 11th November 2018, at the parish church of St Mary the Virgin & All Saints, Debden, conducted by the Rev Jeremy Collingwood.
Act Of Remembrance At Debden 2018
Pupils from Debden Primary School played a major part in the Act of Remembrance held at Debden Memorial on the morning of Friday 9th November.
Kemi Badenoch MP Addresses RBL
Debden Branch Royal British Legion held their Annual Branch Dinner once again in The Officers Mess at Carver Barracks, Wimbish, on the evening of Friday 2nd November.
Scouts & Cubs Start 2018 Poppy Collection
The Poppy Appeal commenced in earnest at Carver Barracks in Wimbish with a door-to-door collection around the camp married quarters and nearby Debden Barns by members of the 1st Carver Barracks Scout and Cub Groups.
Chaplain's Stole Presentation
On Sunday last, Debden Branch Royal British Legion presented their Branch Chaplain, Rev David Wylie, with an RBL Chaplains Stole.
Awards For Members
Two Branch Certificates of Appreciation and a County Certificate of Appreciation were awarded to Debden RBL members in September 2018.
Great Pilgrimage 90
The “Great Pilgrimage 90” (GP 90), the biggest Royal British Legion (RBL) membership event for a generation, is scheduled to take place at Ypres in 10 days’ time, on 8th August 2018 at the Menin Gate.
Essex County President
On Saturday the 14th July we were delighted to welcome The Royal British Legions’ Essex County President Councillor Bob Villa to Debden to present awards to some of members.
Debden RBL Celebrate Burns Night
Last weekend Debden Branch RBL celebrated Burns Night with a traditional supper held in Parrishes Wine Bar and Restaurant in Thaxted.
Gold Badge For Mike Barton
The President of Debden Branch Royal British Legion, Mike Barton, was presented with the prestigious RBL Gold Badge Award at a surprise ceremony on Sunday 21st January in The Plough Pub at Debden.
Deputy Essex Lieutenant
The recent list of individuals appointed as Deputy Lieutenants of Essex included Colonel (Retd) Roger Burgess OBE, a former Debden Branch RBL Chairman.
Debden Wins Toby Brace Cup
Once again Debden Branch, Royal British Legion, has won an award for Branch Efficiency, this year it is The Toby Brace Cup.
Special Certificates Of Appreciation
At a special assembly at Debden Primary School, two young pupils were singled out for a surprise award in front of the whole school and parents.
Annual Remembrance Parade
Debden Branch RBL held its Annual Remembrance Parade on Friday 10th November this year so that the pupils at Debden Primary School could participate.
Debden Branch RBL Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner of Debden Branch Royal British Legion took place in the Officers Mess at Carver Barracks, Wimbish, on Friday 3rd November.