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Due to unforseen circumstances, we’re having to move this year’s Liss RBLC AGM to Monday 8^th November 2021 at 19:00.

There will also be an election of new members into the committee, as all positions are currently available.

Please do let us know if you are interested in joining the club committee in whatever capacity that may be (please add your name to the ‘Committee Election List 2021’ on the notice board in the club).

The role and responsibilities of the committee and staff are detailed below (just click on the image to view the document) or can be viewed on the noticeboard in the club:

Please download the ‘RBLC Roles & Responsibilities’ (just click on the image to view the document). Alternatively the details can be collected from the noticeboard in the club.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We will endeavor to keep the website updated with the names of members who have put themselves forwards for the roles so please check it on a regular basis.

We thank you for your continued ongoing support.

Liss RBLC Committee

What are the rules for pubs and restaurants in England from 17^th May 2021? –

– Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers indoors

– Groups of up to six – or two households of any size – will be allowed inside

– Every customer aged 16 and over must check in with NHS test and trace, or provide contact details

– People will still need to order, eat and drink while seated, where alcohol is served

– When not seated – for example being shown to a table, or going to the toilet – customers must wear face coverings

– Social distancing of one metre plus will remain

– Capacity restricted to what is possible with social distancing and table service

Confirmation of the arrangements for the wreath laying ceremony at 0900 on Saturday morning which are:

08:40 – Union Flag raised at the RBL Club
08:45 – Standard Party (Chairman, Standard Bearer and Bugler) assemble at Club car park
08:50 – Party moves to the Memorial
08:55 – All take post at Memorial Green
08:57 – Chairman announces the Centenary Commemoration
08:58 – Exhortation followed by Last Post
09:00 – 2 minutes silence in honour of Liss Area and all British and Commonwealth members who have died in World War 1 and subsequent conflicts
09:02 – Reveille followed by the Kohima Epitaph
09:03 – Wreath laid
09:05 – Prayers led by the Rector Rev Chris Williams
09:10 (approx) – Thanks given by Chairman to all taking part followed by dispersal

Liss RBL Press Release and Information

On Sunday 15th May 1921, a wet and dreary day, four service organisations came together at the Cenotaph in Whitehall to lay wreaths and to mark their amalgamation to form the British Legion. In Liss the local organisation of the Comrades of the Great War became the Liss Branch of the Legion.

The Centenary will be marked at 0900 on Saturday 15th May 2021 by commemoration services at the Cenotaph and nationwide. COVID-19 restrictions still place some limitations on these, but in Liss it is planned to have a wreath laying ceremony at the Liss War Memorial at the same time and in a similar manner to the VE and VJ anniversaries in 2020. Let us hope the weather will be better than that in 1921!

The commemorative sign attached will be placed over the entrance to the RBL Liss Club in Rake Road.

The Club Committee have been busy during the second lockdown reworking and improving the kitchen so it would be fully operational come reopening.

Here are a few images:

Tim and Jeremy can’t wait to try out the facilities with a no holds barred Sunday Lunch in the not too distant future, so keep an eye out for potential dates once the restrictions are fully lifted.