They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. 

                                Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.

                At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

                                                    We will remember them.

  The Royal British Legion was formed to help the widows and dependents of the injured from the
  First World War.  However, not only does the Legion continue to provide 
support to dependents and relatives of our service men and women, 
it now provides care in the community for those in need. 

Datchet Royal British Legion was formed in March 1924. 

There are currently nearly 50 men and women, both ex-service and civilian, who make up the membership of the organisation.
                                              
  The group meets on the first Sunday of each month at 11am in the Royal Stag public house on
  the village green. 
           
                                
 1923 Remembrance service on the Village Green 
                                                         
  Each year the Datchet British Legion organises the annual Remembrance Day Service 
at the War Memorial on Datchet Village Green.

                   The Legion recognises Armed Forces' Day on June each year. 
        During 2010 £132 was raised with a church service and £349 from a riverside
      barbeque. Members also participate in the Datchet Village Fete each summer.

             The organisation wishes to welcome new members whether they have served
            in the forces or not.  Membership is available to all.

For more information please contact:

  New members can also join at various local events such as the Datchet Village Fête 
and Christmas on the Green where the Legion is represented.

    OUTINGS            

  The Datchet branch of the British Legion conducts visits to local places of interest for 
  members and their guests.

  Each year members attend the Berkshire Poppy Appeal launch at Newbury Races
and host a Golf Day to raise funds.

In addition members met the public at the Datchet Village Fete 
and Christmas on the Green events.

Previous activities have included trips to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire,
the Battle of Britain Operations Room Bunker, the RAFA Battle of Britain Club in Uxbridge 
and the Imperial War Museum. 

   
                                      At the Uxbridge Battle of Britain Bunker War Memorial                                          

  Plans for 2011 include a Golf Day; the Windsor Tattoo; Newbury Races Poppy Day 
and Christmas on the Green.

2011 is also the 90th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion 
and branch events include a church service and a dinner dance.