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  1. Pinned Tweet
    8 hours ago

    "Without the help of the Legion I would be dead now, 100%." When veteran Lawrence was unable to work due to , his debt suddenly spiralled. Luckily we were able to help. Read his story and if, like Lawrence, you need our support get in touch. ➡️

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  2. 2 hours ago

    The response is "the biggest ever homeland military operation in peacetime" according to . 5000 personnel are deployed throughout the UK handling 70 pandemic tasks. Thank you to everyone pushing us towards a life free of ❤️

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  3. Jan 5

    As lockdowns have been introduced UK-wide, we want to remind you that we're here for our Armed Forces community. From financial support & employment advice to speaking to our friendly telephone buddies, we can help you get through this. 📞 0808 802 8080 🌐

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  4. Jan 5

    2020 saw an increase in members of the community seeking help from us with finances. Are you struggling to manage your finances, debts or benefits? Our Financial Services team are here to give advice or help you take on your case. More info:

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  5. Jan 4

    If you or somebody you know need our support please get in touch: ☎️ 0808 802 8080 💻

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  6. Jan 4

    🎆 Happy New Year to all of our followers! As well as being the nation’s champions of Remembrance, the money we raise through our Poppy Appeal helps us provide vital support to members of the , , , ex-serving and their families, here’s how…

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  7. Jan 1

    Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2021!

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  8. 31 Dec 2020

    This , remember we’re open throughout the festive season, 8am-8pm every day. Call us on 0808 802 8080 or visit our website for help. Need help outside these hours? Our partners are available 24/7 on 08‍08 80‍2 12‍12 Telephone

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  9. 30 Dec 2020

    Despite the hardships of 2020, our Legion community has proven itself stronger and more caring than ever. As the year comes to a close, we are poised and ready to continue supporting the community throughout 2021 – our Centenary year.

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  10. 28 Dec 2020

    At 7.30pm TONIGHT, 2020 winner will be performing a live fundraising concert to raise money for the Royal British Legion. Tune in live on YouTube:

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  11. 25 Dec 2020

    Rifleman Martin Skirth will spend Christmas apart from his family this year, so we sent them a special Royal British Legion Christmas pudding as part of our Together at Christmas initiative. Read Martin's story ➡️

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  12. 24 Dec 2020

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  13. 24 Dec 2020

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  14. 24 Dec 2020

    94-year-old Dennis volunteers as a telephone buddy, helping lift the spirits of isolated and vulnerable people in his community, all whilst shielding. Last week he joined one of our Together at Christmas virtual get togethers. Read his story. ➡️

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  15. 23 Dec 2020

    Last week, veteran Julian joined one of our Together at Christmas virtual get togethers, meeting others from the Armed Forces community who shared their experiences from the past year. Read Julian’s story. ➡️

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  16. Retweeted
    22 Dec 2020

    Imagine being able to say the Royal Family made your Christmas pudding 😯 100-year-old Ethel is one of 99 people who can ⤵️

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  17. 22 Dec 2020

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    22 Dec 2020

    100-year-old Ethel has received a Christmas pudding mixed by the Royal Family. She tells "it's wonderful"

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  19. 22 Dec 2020

    2/2 Learn about how we're helping our community this festive season 🎄👉

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  20. 22 Dec 2020

    1/2 We’ve been bringing Christmas cheer to people in the Armed Forces community who are separated from loved ones with our Together at Christmas virtual get togethers. Those who took part in the also received something special, a Christmas pudding mixed by the 🎁

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