Wallingford Royal British Legion branch restored after nine years

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The Wallingford branch of the Royal British Legion has been restored to full branch status after nine years in County Supported Branch status.

The Wallingford & District Branch of the Royal British Legion has been restored to full branch status after nine years, following a unanimous vote at a special general meeting held at Wallingford Town Hall at the end of October. The restoration marks the first time the branch has emerged from County Supported Branch status since 2017.

Members elected four branch officers and four committee members to lead the organisation. Michael Quigley was elected Branch Chairman, supported by Vice-Chairman Matthew Gleave, Secretary Tania Bevis and Treasurer Ron Gourley. Mr Quigley said the branch had lacked the active presence in the town that it deserved in recent years, and that members were concerned by the Legion's decline in activities and visibility.

The new leadership aims to rebuild the branch, bring members together, increase community involvement, and ensure continued support for veterans and their families. Mr Quigley described the restoration as a 'fresh start' for the Wallingford & District Branch and called on people across the town and surrounding villages to support the branch's efforts.

How it is being reported

• 'New chapter' as town's Royal British Legion branch restoredThe Wallingford branch of the armed forces charity has been officially restored after nine years, which members say is a 'fresh start'.Oxford Mail · 13 Nov, 20:00
• 'New chapter' as town's Royal British Legion branch restoredThe Wallingford branch of the armed forces charity has been officially restored after nine years, which members say is a 'fresh start'.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Nov, 20:00

In this story: Wallingford Royal British Legion · Michael Quigley · Matthew Gleave · Tania Bevis · Ron Gourley · Wallingford

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