Cookstown RBL

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🇬🇧 LAST SATURDAY IN DUNGANNON… THEN LAST ORDERS IN COOKSTOWN 🇬🇧

Heading to the 2026 Last Saturday County Demonstration in Dungannon on Saturday 29 August? After a day of bands, banners, colour and pageantry, why not finish the day with us at RBL Cookstown Club?

🥁 100 bands and Preceptories expected in Dungannon
🎺 Miles of marching
👞 Shoes well and truly tested…
🍻 And then it’s time for DJ Johnny

RBL COOKSTOWN CLUB – OPEN 12 NOON UNTIL 1AM

🎧 FREE DISCO with DJ JOHNNY
💃 No admission charge – just come along and enjoy the night!
🍺 Bar open and a warm Cookstown welcome waiting.

The demonstration will mark and remember the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

So, after the last band has played, the last banner has been lowered and you've finally given those feet a rest…

Let DJ Johnny provide the beat as we swap marching feet for dancing feet and keep the Last Saturday celebrations going into the wee hours 🎶💃🕺

📅 Saturday 29 August 2026
🕛 Club open: 12 noon – 1am
🎧 FREE Disco with DJ Johnny

🌺 Everyone welcome – see you after the Last Saturday 🌺

Are you a veteran who is not a member of an official tri-service or unit association?

Register now through the Royal British Legion to proudly march alongside fellow veterans at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't miss this chance. Please note, this invitation is open exclusively to UK and Commonwealth veterans from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy.

Visit our website to register for the Royal British Legion’s March Past the Cenotaph ⬇️
http://spklr.io/6180EP9ma

𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Designed to provide accessible and confidential assistance to UDR Veterans and their family.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
They are designed for one to one engagement. The clinics are led by our Outreach Coordinator who will chat to each individual or family on a one to one basis. No appointment is required and depending on how busy each session is, there may be a short wait.

If you have any questions please contact our Outreach Coordinator directly for a prompt reply on 075 2121 7315 or email [email protected]

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
Belfast, Monday 17th, 5pm-7pm, Royal British Legion, Montgomery Road, Castlereagh, Belfast, BT6 9HL

Moygashel, Tuesday 18th, 11am-1pm, South East Tyrone Welfare Support office, 51 Main Street, BT71 7QU

Portadown, Tuesday 25th, 6pm-8pm, Poppy Shop beside Portadown RBL, Thomas Street, BT62 3NP

Londonderry, Thursday 27th, 7pm-8:30pm, Royal British Legion, Iona Terrace, BT47 6EY

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Markethill, Tuesday 1st, 6pm-8pm, Bingham House, 43-45 Main Street, BT60 1PH

Enniskillen, Thursday 3rd, 7pm-8:30pm, Fermanagh Unionist Hall, 1 Regal Pass, BT74 7NT

Bangor, Wednesday 16th, 11am-12:30pm, Ballgrainey Community Hall (Orange Hall), 2a Old Ballycrochan Road, Six Road Ends, BT19 7NZ

Newtownards, Wednesday 16th, 7pm-9pm, Royal British Legion, 5 Court Square, BT23 7NZ

Fivemiletown, Monday 21st, 7pm-9pm, Royal British Legion, 162-164 Ballagh Road, BT75 0QP

For more information follow the link below:

https://udrbenfund.org.uk/2159-2/

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘋𝘙 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩. 𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨
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075 2121 7315

🏃‍♂️🌺 TSC London Marathon 2027 🌺🏃‍♂️

Everyone at RBL Cookstown Branch would like to wish our Branch member, Mr Brian McComb, all the very as he prepares to take on the London Marathon 2027 in support of the Royal British Legion.

Taking on 26.2 miles is an incredible challenge, and by doing so to raise funds for the Legion, they are helping to ensure that veterans, serving personnel, and their families continue to receive the lifelong support they deserve.

We are immensely proud to have one of our own representing Cookstown with such dedication, determination, and commitment to the Legion's values of Service Not Self.

Please join us in wishing Brian every success and, if you can, consider supporting this fantastic fundraising effort. Every donation, no matter the size, will help make a real difference.

❤️ Please support Brian by donating here:
https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/brian-mccomb

We'll all be cheering you on every step of the way 👏🇬🇧🌺

🌺 What an Incredible Day for RBL Cookstown Women's Section 🌺

What a truly fantastic day we had at The Glorious Twelfth of July celebrations in Cookstown 🇬🇧🪗🥁🎶

A heartfelt thank you goes to each and every one of our amazing volunteers who gave their time, enthusiasm and dedication throughout the day. Your hard work, warm smiles and welcoming approach made a real difference.

A very special word of thanks goes to our Chairman, Mrs Lisea Greer, whose leadership, commitment and tireless work preparing our stall and work throughout the day inspired us all. She truly led by example, demonstrating the very values of the Royal British Legion Women's Section.

It was wonderful to meet so many people from our local community and visitors from further afield. Thanks to everyone's efforts, many more people now know about RBL Cookstown Women's Section, what we stand for, and how we support remembrance, veterans, our community and one another.

It was a real team effort, and every member should be immensely proud of what we achieved together.

Service Not Self is more than just a motto—it is something our members demonstrated throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat with us, and we look forward to welcoming new faces to RBL Cookstown Women's Section in the future.

🌺 Service Not Self 🌺

🌺 Don't Forget – Come and Say Hello 🌺
If you're in Cookstown enjoying The Glorious Twelfth today, be sure to call over to the RBL Cookstown Women's Section stand on the Oldtown.
Come and meet our members, find out more about what we do, and discover how you can get involved in supporting remembrance, your local community, and making lasting friendships.
We'd love to see you – pop over and say hello 🌺

🍻🇬🇧 You've Done the Marching... Now Let Us Do the Pouring 🇬🇧🍻

Feet sore? Throat dry? We've got you covered!

Make RBL Cookstown Club your refreshment stop this Glorious Twelfth, where our Outdoor Bar will be ready and waiting to help quench your thirst after all the marching.

🍺 Ice-cold drinks
😁 Great company
🇬🇧 A warm Legion welcome

Whether you're an Orange Brother, band member, supporter or simply enjoying the day's festivities, call in, relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

💷 Please note: Our Outdoor Bar is CASH ONLY to help keep the queue moving and get everyone served as quickly as possible.

March. Refresh. Repeat. 🍻

We look forward to welcoming you to RBL Cookstown Club on Monday 13 July. Support your local Royal British Legion Club and enjoy a fantastic Glorious Twelfth!