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The Warwick
April 2012
Article by County Chairman membership fee paid from Branch Funds. The new
Maj C H Parnham CStJ, TD Management Handbook (Branch Section) makes no
Congratulations to 78 year young Fred Cooper who reference to this award and use of Branch Funds must
was co-opted at February’s County Committee cease immediately.
Meeting to be County Vice Chairman of
Warwickshire RBL. Fred a County Committee
Member will however have to stand for election at our
2013 January Annual Conference in accordance with Branch Model Bye-Laws
the new procedure introduced by Head Office in 2011. Every Branch Secretary should have received copies
Fred is an Ex Regular Sapper veteran of the Korean of the latest Branch Bye-Laws in a recent mailing
War, and Regular PSI at Long Marston Camp with the from Head Office. You will see that these new bye-
AER. Is also Chairman of Bidford on Avon RBL and laws are much small than previous editions because
long time Branch Standard Bearer. much of the information on Branch Administration is
A series of briefings have been held by Head Office now contained in the Branch section of The
for the permanent staff, County Chairmen and other Management handbook.
various groups regarding the Legion’s “Strategy for Each Branch must now add its “local” information
the Future” which was first introduced in September to the bye-laws and put the bye-laws before its
2010. These briefings have covered mainly members at this year’s AGM for approval. Once
administrative arrangements however I a poster has approved they have to be forwarded for signing by the
been included which sets out how this new strategy County Chairman.
will be achieved. Manning proposals affecting the
“Membership” have not been published at this stage
but the new Membership Strategy is due to go before County 2012 Handbook
the Membership Council and Board of Trustees in Copies of our 2012 handbook have been sent to all
June this year. The Membership continues to fall Branch Chairman, Secretaries, Standard Bearers and
which is very serious and dis-concerting however Club Secretaries. Extra
Warwickshire continues to have 5500 members. copies can be obtained at any County event.
Warwickshire RBL raised £757,000 for the 2011 County Vice Chairman – Page 13. Mr F C Cooper
Poppy Appeal. £36,000 was raised by our Cadet was co-opted as Vice Chairman at County
Forces, Boy Scouts and Girl Guide organisations Committee Meeting held on the 14th February 2011.
across our area. A formal election for Vice Chairman will take place
Our County Manager, Sebastian Hargreaves is still during 2012. Details will be promulgated by County
receiving treatment for his Rugby Injury and wish him Secretary in
well for the future with a full recovery being July.
paramount. Atherstone Standard Bearer: Now 07973499048
Finally it would be remiss to not mention Philip Coleshill: Telephone number for Chairman, Secretary
Wilson who was County Chairman for 18 years, a real & Welfare Secretary - 0121 749 7177.
record and achievement. Philip gave 100% effort to Coleshill Welfare Secretary – Mr D Charlesworth.
the RBL and we hope that his time as a key member Coleshill Standard Bearer – Mr P Bell.
of the Membership Council will be as rewarding and
fulfilling. Philip – many thanks.
Words of thanks are due to all the permanent
salaried staff especially our County Secretary David 2012 County Luncheon at the Royal Court Hotel
Tyler who keeps the wheels of our admin turning. This year’s dinner was held on the 22nd April at The
Royal Court Hotel was supported by 106 members
attending. The proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets
(£113) have been paid to the Poppy Appeal. A total of
£292 was raised from this event.
Branch Life Membership
I would like to thank all those who supported this
There is still a small number of Branches who have
County event.
Branch Life Members who are having their annual
April 2012
2. 2.12 Membership Council, London
2. 3.12 County Office, Bedworth.
12.3.12 Membership Council, London
Articles for Newsletter 13.3.12 County/District Chairmen’s Meeting with
Please remember this Newsletter is primarily for letting National Chairman/Membership Council
Branches know what is going on within our County. It 14.3.12 Training Advisory Group Meeting, London
would be very nice to receive articles from Branches for 5. 4.12 Change Programme Briefing London
inclusion. apologies given - prior appointments.
10 4.12 Chair the Midlands County Chairmen’s.
Meeting at Bedworth.
22.4.12 Warwickshire County Luncheon
Annual County Parade & Service 26.4.12 County Finance Group Meeting Bedworth
This year’s parade is being held on Sunday 8th July
28.4.12 TRBL Worcestershire County Meeting
2011at Coleshill. Letters were sent out to all Branch
to present National Awards.
Secretaries & Standard Bearers on the 2nd March. I have
2.5.12 Membership Council, London.
enclosed a poster for display purposes.
18-20.5.12 TRBL National Conference.
The MC provides the Board of Trustees with a
dedicated focus on the Royal British Legion Membership
Organisation, in particular the needs of the members and
Gold Badges the support they give to the Legion’s charitable work. The
The cost of the National Award of a Gold badge has
MC has clearly defined responsibilities and may also
increased considerably since the last order for Gold
make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on
Badges was put forward in 2010. The reason for this is
matters of policy appertaining to Membership.
the increase in the price of gold by 46% and also
Much of the day to day work of the MC is handled by
increase in VAT to 20%. This has increased the cost
electronic means; for all MC members are in fairly
from £168 per Badge to £228 per Badge.
regular contact with each other by email.
Currently there are only 7 MC members remaining, a
further 5 will join the MC at National Conference
2012 Poppy Forum following the recent elections.
This year’s Poppy Forum is to be held on 29th June at Following the MC briefing on the 5 March the
the Ramada Warwick Hotel & Conference Centre, Midlands County Chairmen met and rec’d a briefing on
Kenilworth.. Further information will be sent out later. Pathway for Growth from Martin Tighe, Board of
Trustees: The changes which are being introduced are the
product of significant study and are designed to improve
our service to our beneficiaries. The impact on the
County Website membership is minimal as we will continue to operate
We have a much improved new County web site and within the existing structure. The new Vision and
our Web Manager is Ian Read see Corporate Strategy is based on the 4 Pillars of Welfare,
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/warwickshire Representation, Remembrance & Comradeship – the
All Branches are encouraged to submit articles for membership has a key role in each. To achieve this
inclusion under their own Branch name. requires a much stronger more visible Legion presence
with offices on High Streets and clearly this will take time
to achieve by way of a phased programme in consultation
with present staff. There will be 3 Regions each with an
Article by Philip Wilson Assistant Director Operations with offices in Manchester
Regional Membership Council Representative (North) Birmingham (Midlands) and Swindon (South).
Since May 2009 I have been attending Membership An Area Manager will be appointed for each of the 16
Council Meetings in London every four to six weeks. Areas. Each County Chairman will be eligible to have an
This is very time consuming and in recent months the office and in the short term that will be where the County
duties and responsibilities of the Membership Council Office is currently. The County Secretary will usually be
(MC) have increased significantly and are set to increase located with the County Chairman.
further following this year’s National Conference. The Membership and Armed Forces Engagement
From January 2012 all County Chairmen currently Vision will be presented at this year’s National
serving on the MC can no longer do so if they continue to Conference. All County Chairmen have been briefed;
hold office as County Chairman. My present tenure of here in the Midlands they have rec’d a suggested list of
office on the MC runs until May 2013 and so in the best key salient points of relevance to the Membership to
interests of both the Legion and its membership I decided enable them to brief their respective County Committees
not seek re-election as your County Chairman. and Branch Chairmen.
My Diary Dates January - May 2012 For those delegates attending this year’s National
7. 1.12 County Conference, Warwick Conference there is a Membership Forum prior to the
8. 1.12 Epiphany Service at the National commencement of Conferences at 8.30am on 18 May
Arboretum – reading a poem. with the Membership Council Members.
10.1.12 County Office, Bedworth – handover to
new County Chairman.
April 2012
£40,000
How Does Your Donation Help
The Legion provides a variety of support all year
round. The types of support we provide is wide
ranging from helping our beneficiaries with County Standard Bearer
everyday needs, getting people into employment, School
improving quality of life to helping those with All Branches are reminded that Standard Bearer
complex problems to get back on their feet. instruction is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month
We help and support all who serve in the UK at the Drill Hall in Canley. All Standard Bearers
Armed Forces, from young Service families, to are most welcome to come along and received
those transitioning from life in the Services to guidance from the County Parade Marshall and
Civvy Street and older veterans, widows and County Standard Bearer.
widowers.
We have a range of information and support
services helping people of all ages in times so need.
For further information on our support services The 4th Annual Rugby 4Heroes Festival
please visit: www.britishlegion.org.uk/can-we-help Friday 18th – Sunday 20th May 2012
Below are some of the costs of the practical The above event is being held at The Old
assistance and support that the Legion provides: Leamingtonians Rugby Football Club. Our
The first month’s rent and a deposit guarantee for Warwick Branch is assisting and would welcome
rented accommodation - for beneficiaries support from our Branches. Any Standard Bearer
who find themselves homeless - £900 wishing to take part should contact Deborah Frith
Funding for vocational training to help someone on 01926 775132. You can email
into sustainable employment - £1,200 frisky.yalgig13@ntlworld.com or the organiser
Providing a young family with a short break in the Mike Vallance at Trekmonkey46@aol.com I have
UK - where one of the parents has been on included a poster for the event which hopefully you
active deployment or the family has not had the can display on your notice boards.
means for two years - £900
Providing expert advice and advocacy for those
claiming compensation for an injury or illness
Would you like Help with recruiting?
that has been caused by Service in the Armed
My name is Tammy Lane and I am your County
Forces - £300
Recruiting Officer. Myself and my team of
Helping beneficiaries to claim their full benefit or
Recruiting advisors are available to help your
tax credit entitlement - £250
branch with recruiting new members.
Providing advice and financial support to those
My team and I attend various events across the
who find themselves in crisis due to serious
county to try to recruit for branches and to make
debt, including applications for bankruptcy - £300
people aware of the work that the Royal British
to £2,000
Legion does for the current and ex-service
Financial assistance for those with not enough
personnel.
money to replace essential items for the home,
If there is an event being organised within your
such as washing machines, cookers, fridge,
branch area, that you feel may be a good
carpeting - £200 to £1,800
opportunity to recruit new members, but are not
Providing vouchers to cover essential food and
sure of how to get involved or would like help at
clothing costs - £200
the event itself then please contact me on
One week break in one of the Legion’s four seaside
toady27@msn.com or 07722900038.
break centres in the UK for a couple with
I look forward to hearing from you
full board - £580
Tammy Lane
Helping a bereaved Service family through the
County Recruiting Officer
Coroner’s inquest process - £2,000
The Legion is also supporting the Defence
Recovery Capability and is making a £50 million
grant
to the Ministry of Defence to assist with the cost of Formation of the Nuneaton & Stockingford
care, rehabilitation and training of those who Branch
are injured, wounded or sick while serving in the Based on information in the Nuneaton Observer
Armed Forces. editions of 21st February and 3rd March 1922, the
The cost of a high specification prosthetic c-leg - Nuneaton branch was formed on Friday, 17th
£17,000 February 1922.
Cost of the recovery care pathway for one person
for a single year (excluding medical care Following the annual meeting of the Nuneaton
costs) - £20,000 Ex-Servicemen’s Institute on Friday 17th February
Adapting defence accommodation (level access 1922 a meeting was held to consider the question
showers, stairlifts etc.) for those recovering of forming a Nuneaton Branch of the British
from serious injury or new disability £1,500 to Legion and it was eventually decided that a local
April 2012
branch should be formed.
Major F. E. Buswell, a Life Member of the
Legion presided and the principal speech was
delivered by Mr T. E. Mirams, County Organiser of
the British legion. He explained in detail the
objects of the organisation and the work already
accomplished on behalf of the ex-servicemen of the
country. The Veterans Contact Point was set up in July
2011 as a local access point providing information
The British Legion had been in existence for 7
and support for UK Armed Forces personnel, their
months and already some 1,600 branches had been
families and dependents, both serving and ex
formed and England and Wales had been split into
service that are living and working in Coventry &
11 areas.
Warwickshire. This was brought about through the
Nuneaton would be affiliated to the West development of the Coventry & Warwickshire
Midlands area, which comprised of six counties Veterans Partnership, by bringing together
together with Birmingham. resources and provision to improve the work and
life of veterans. This facility provides a specialist
Some questions were put and answered and it support service for those Armed Forces Personnel
was explained that although Stockingford already and Veterans who have come into contact with
had a branch, Nuneaton would not be a sub-branch Criminal & Ministry of Justice Agencies: Police,
but would be an independent branch. Courts, Prisons & Probation. It also offers a
On the proposition of Mr J. Meads, seconded by Veterans Peer Mentoring Service – supporting
Mr T. Deacon, it was unanimously decided to form customers to access services and support within the
a Nuneaton Branch and Mr W. G. Horsnall was community as well as being a gateway to accessing
elected Secretary pro temps. the full range of Legion and other charity’s Welfare
services. The Veterans Contact Point is Monday to
The first business meeting of the newly formed Friday at the Nuneaton Town Hall and is staffed by
Nuneaton Branch of the British Legion was held at volunteers. It is a working example of how Service
the Ex-Servicemen’s Institute on Monday evening charities and local authority agencies and other
(presumed to be 26th February 1922) with Major F. organisations can work together for the benefit of
E. Buswell (President of the Institute) presiding. the Armed Forces Family. For more information,
The principal business was the election of officers visit www.veteranscontact point.co.uk, call 02476
and Committee: 376129 or contact the Legion’s County Office.
Secretary: Mr W. G. Horsnall
Treasurer: Mr H. Spruce
Committee Members: Major F. E. Galanos House
Buswell, Messrs J. F. Williams, S. SPRING FAYRE – Sat 21st April 2.30pm
Moreton, - Newton, J. Meads, - Fortune, RNA CHOIR – Mon 23rd April 7pm
A. Jeffcote, H. Fretter and J. Leake. TEA DANCE – Tues 15th May 3.30pm (ticket
only)
A Chairman and Vice-Chairman were to be
QUEENS JUBILEE ‘STREET’ PARTY – 6th June
elected from the Committee
LOCAL EX-SERVICE COMMUNITY PARTY –
The annual subscription was set at 2s 6d (12.5p) 7th June
with an entrance fee of 1s 0d (5p). CLAY PIGEON SHOOT – June (date to be
confirmed)
A Unity Relief Committee was formed to work in
FETE – Sat 1st Sept 2.30pm
conjunction with the Stockingford Branch for the
DINNER/DANCE & AUCTION – Sat 6th Oct
purpose of providing assistance and help to
(ticket only)
impecunious ex-servicemen.
FROCK SWOP – Tues 23rd Oct 7.30pm
Rob & Neil Marston REMEMBRANCE – Sun 11th Nov 10.30am
January 2012 BINGO – Mon 26th Nov 7.30pm
Footnote: CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Sun 16th Dec 3pm
The date of formation of the Stockingford Branch EVERYONE WELCOME
is unknown but it is believed to have been wound Look out for more details or contact Galanos
up around 1985. At the 18th April 1995 meeting House on 01926 812185
the Nuneaton Branch members voted to change the
name of the Branch to Nuneaton & Stockingford.
This change was approved by the County
Committee on 16th May 1995.
April 2012
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