Cambridgeshire Royal British Legion

Huge congratulations to @K_F_Gaming who took part in a mammoth 24-hour gaming marathon to fundraise for the Royal British Legion. We cannot thank you enough, you rock! 🤟👏❤️

Today is Founders Day when @Scouts and @Girlguiding celebrate the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell and his wife Olave. Join us in celebrating by watching this video of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal meeting Cub Scout Emily and 98 year old veteran Colonel Blum.

Thanks to everyone who is attending and making this event a reality! An opportunity for all our recent leavers to stay in touch with the Regimental family, so come along.

Good luck to @royalmarines Taylor Lawrence and @britisharmy Nick Gleeson competing for @teamgb, and @RoyalAirForce Shanwayne Stephens competing for @jamaicaolympic in the 4-man Olympic Bobsleigh. We’re so proud of all our Armed Forces personnel taking part in @Beijing2022. 🙌

14 June marks the 40th anniversary of the #Falklands War with a commemorative event at @Nat_Mem_Arb. If you would like to attend this event, please contact your Regimental, Service or civilian Association to register your interest. Find out more ➡️ rbl.org.uk/falklands40

Kate Green had dreamt of becoming a soldier since the age of 5. As a closeted lesbian, she was forced to hide who she was for years. Why? Because until the year 2000 it was illegal to serve as a gay person in the military. Read her story bit.ly/3HcsQXs #LGBTHistoryMonth

Are you the spouse, partner, or child (now 18+) of a veteran living in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales? Take part in the UK Veterans Families Study survey today and help improve the support for veteran families for years to come. ➡️ bit.ly/3ozPyRT

Fantastic visit to Chatteris hosted by the Mayor, Cllr Linda Ashley. Well deserved awards to @ChatterisIB, Army cadets and the Chatteris Christmas Lights team. Thanks to all for amazing community work. #communityspirit

The countdown is on! ⏰ Two months until The Invictus Games begin. @WeAreInvictus uses sport to change lives and we're proud to partner with @HelpforHeroes and @DefenceHQ to support #TeamUk, their friends, family & carers. Keep an eye out for updates.

When Adam joined the Army in 2006, he knew he was gay. He came out to his family, friends and his Welsh Guards regiment six years later, what he describes as a “daunting” experience. Read his story➡️bit.ly/3IO5EiK #LGBTHistoryMonth

This is a great story from @CambsACF - SSI Drummond joined the #ArmyCadets as a shy 12-year-old and has progressed to Master Cadet and Detachment Commander! Read his account of this inspirational transformation here: ow.ly/tNxC50HUc22 Pic Courtesy Cambs ACF

D ‘Cambridgeshire’ Coy Boxing Team! Thursday 24 February will see the boxing finalists go head-to-head in a truly epic event. You can watch it live online - we will be sharing the link on our social media channels and regimental website. Don’t miss it! 🥊 #royalanglian

Do you have a child aged 16-19? Connecting Forces helps enable young people to connect with others from the service community in a safe and secure environment. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3GukIAk

In 2017 @OswestryMuseum discovered 600 love letters revealing the WW2 love story of two men, Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher, at a time when homosexual acts were illegal in the UK. Read their heart-breaking story ➡️bit.ly/3o6E0pg #LGBTHistoryMonth #ValentinesDay

On 14 June 2022 we will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War with an event at @Nat_Mem_Arb, remembering the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, their families, and the civilian communities who contributed. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3gFuaGF

Our LGBTQ+ & Allies Branch is where LGBTQ+ veterans can meet up and socialise. Established in 2018, it now has over 190 members and is planning to launch a mentoring and support scheme. Find out more about RBL membership ➡️ bit.ly/3rgV1i8

All David ever wanted to do was join the Army. After just 7 years of service his dream was cut short when a colleague reported him for being gay. At the time there was a ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the Armed forces. Read his story bit.ly/3sd9xXw #LGBTHistoryMonth

From his pioneering work at @BletchleyPark during WW2 to his arrest for homosexuality and eventual pardon, we look at the legacy of Alan Turing and his momentous contributions to the Armed Forces during the 20th Century. ➡️ bit.ly/35On7JB 📷 National Portrait Gallery

The Queen's #PlatinumJubilee emblem features a continuous platinum line forming a stylised St. Edward's Crown, coming together at the top to form a '70'. The font used is Perpetua, a nod to The Queen's long reign.

Military Wives: The Hardest Climb, follows 12 military wives as they embark on a grueling climb up the world’s highest volcano, Ojos del Salado in Chile. Stream the documentary and 1/3 of the proceeds will come to us. 🎥 vimeo.com/ondemand/theha… @ForcesWivesChal