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Cambridgeshire Royal British Legion

@rblcambs

Official Twitter account for the Cambridgeshire County Royal British Legion

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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… Forces Wives Challenge

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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.

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.
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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

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
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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

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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

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

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

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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

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
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In 2017 Oswestry Town Museum 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

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This is a great story from Cambs ACF - 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

This is a great story from <a href="/CambsACF/">Cambs ACF</a> - 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
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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

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

Fantastic visit to Chatteris hosted by the Mayor, Cllr Linda Ashley. Well deserved awards to <a href="/ChatterisIB/">Chatteris in Bloom</a>, Army cadets and the Chatteris Christmas Lights team. Thanks to all for amazing community work. #communityspirit
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The countdown is on! ⏰ Two months until The Invictus Games begin. Invictus Games Foundation 💛🖤 uses sport to change lives and we're proud to partner with Help for Heroes and Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 to support #TeamUk, their friends, family & carers. Keep an eye out for updates.

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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

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
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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

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Good luck to Royal Marines Taylor Lawrence and British Army 🇬🇧 Nick Gleeson competing for Team GB, and Royal Air Force Shanwayne Stephens competing for Jamaica Olympic Association in the 4-man Olympic Bobsleigh. We’re so proud of all our Armed Forces personnel taking part in Beijing 2022. 🙌

Good luck to <a href="/royalmarines/">Royal Marines</a> Taylor Lawrence and <a href="/britisharmy/">British Army 🇬🇧</a> Nick Gleeson competing for <a href="/teamgb/">Team GB</a>, and <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> Shanwayne Stephens competing for <a href="/jamaicaolympic/">Jamaica Olympic Association</a> in the 4-man Olympic Bobsleigh. We’re so proud of all our Armed Forces personnel taking part in <a href="/Beijing2022/">Beijing 2022</a>. 🙌
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14 June marks the 40th anniversary of the #Falklands War with a commemorative event at National Memorial Arboretum. 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

14 June marks the 40th anniversary of the #Falklands War with a commemorative event at <a href="/Nat_Mem_Arb/">National Memorial Arboretum</a>. 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
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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.

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.
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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 The Prince and Princess of Wales meeting Cub Scout Emily and 98 year old veteran Colonel Blum.

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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! 🤟👏❤️