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Thanks for that Keith, and for those interested in the RBL news:
Winning Bid
Words and photos by Rob Innis
“I am delighted our bid was successful,” said Ignacio Pellicer, of Pellicer & Heredia Solicitors in their Alicante office during the recent official presentation of Ana Saura Ayen’s stunning painting.
The Royal British Legion’s (RBL) fund raising auction had sold the painting to highest bidders P&H. Along with many other lots and activities RBL raised a marvellous total of 134,000 Euros for their Poppy Appeal.
Paul Rodwell, British Consul, made the short commute from the Consulate office in the same building to attend and say a few words of congratulation not only to P&H but also to the RBL for all of their hard work, saying the appeal was “an incredible success”.
Chris Wyatt, RBL North District Chairman, also thanked P&H for their generosity and was pleased to report that the total amount raised had in fact risen despite the current difficult financial climate. Nigel Hails, RBL Fundraising Officer and Peggy Wyatt RBL District Secretary also represented the RBL for the occasion.
Chatting to the RBL representatives I was very interested to learn more about the RBL and the fact that membership is now on a more open basis and their membership now boasts Spanish and German members.
Founded in 1921 the RBL celebrated their 90th anniversary last year and have a large organisation in Spain with 20 local branches in our region. Offering comradeship to members as well as social activities and a network of hardworking Poppy Support (Welfare) caseworkers who deliver a service to ex-Service community resident in this area.
For full contact details etc see here Royal British Legion Branches in Spain North - Spain North - The Royal British Legion.
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