Rye RBL Branch

Congratulations, on behalf of the Committee and members of Rye RBL Branch, to Col Kimber, President Rye RBL, for being awarded an MBE. This is a well deserved recognition for all Anthony’s hard work and commitment over the past 20 years to Rye veterans, including Rye Remembrance, battlefield tours, Rye Roll of Honour and talks on local military history.

Every day ex-service personnel, living with the impacts of serving their country, come to the Royal British Legion for support. Wearing a red poppy shows you care and helps the RBL support those who struggle with life after service.  Please support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and help continue its vital work.

Rye & District Branch of the Royal British Legion was formed in the 1920’s and now holds its meetings in March, June, September & November (AGM), please contact us for dates, venue and times.

The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to all those who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, as well as their dependents. Anyone who has served in the forces for seven days or more is eligible for our help.

Unfortunately we are unable to assist with requests for help and assistance at a local level, for all inquiries please follow the link Help & Support or all the Freephone number – 0808 8028080 –  at any time between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week.  Calls from landlines and from most mobile networks will be entirely free of charge.

The Royal British Legion is the nation’s custodian of Remembrance, ensuring that people remember those who have given their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. The Rye British Legion fully support Rye’s civic acts of Remembrance, usually led by the Mayor and Town Council.

Rye British Legion also maintains a close liaison with other Service organisations in the District; we are also closely linked with Rye Sea Cadets as well as acting as a focus for local veterans issues.

For information on how to join the Rye British Legion please follow the link Members of the Royal British Legion

Updated – 30 December 2025