The Madrid Branch of the RBL was constituted in November 2022 and became an official branch (BR4041) in January 2023 as part of Spain District Northhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3mjnudvjru22oCurry Lunch All curries are shared: Samosa and Pakora Chicken Tandoori Selection of Chicken and Lamb Curries Basmati Pilau Rice and Nan Cost: €26 for for RBL Madrid members, and €30 for non-members Drinks are not included and may be ordered individually.17 Apr 2026 02:19 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnudvjru22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3mhftelhbgk2rJoin us for a social gathering and enjoy a variety of seafood tapas. We are planning to sit on the terrace, or inside depending on the weather. Please look for our group with the RBL sign.19 Mar 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhftelhbgk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3mdugxsaxdk2pPub Quiz! All welcome. Come as a team of two to four players or join others and make up a team on the spot. €5 per person to play. Prizes to be won.02 Feb 2026 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdugxsaxdk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3mcihos2vas2kPlease join us for a relaxed get-together and celebrate the new year 2026 together! Feel free to drop by for a drink or stay longer, whatever suits you best!15 Jan 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcihos2vas2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3mbbml22ltc2p31 Dec 2025 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbml22ltc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3ma3mwamzhc2kMembers of the branch were invited to judge the cake competition at the 1st British Scouts Madrid Christmas celebration. We faced the challenge of judging cakes made by the youngsters. Unbeknown to us, those generous people donated every cent raised on the day to the RBL!16 Dec 2025 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3mwamzhc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m6bu7psfes2xThe 1st Majadahonda British Scouts invited us to come and speak about the work of the Royal British Legion. We gave a talk on Armistice Day, the importance to remember, the significance of the poppy. We ended the presentation with the Exhortation, two minutes of silence, and the Kohima Epitaph.23 Nov 2025 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6bu7psfes2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m5qhsflha22wOn Tuesday the 11th of November, members of the branch attended the Armistice Day celebrations at the British Cemetery, alongside serving members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces.16 Nov 2025 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5qhsflha22whttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m5b6ztunys2dRemembrance Service at St. George's Madrid10 Nov 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5b6ztunys2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m56kqffby22dRemembrance Sunday — Lest We Forget09 Nov 2025 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m56kqffby22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m4ke5ohohs26Poppies are now available in Madrid at many locations. Check the interactive map and listing at www.rblmadrid.org/poppy.php for more information.01 Nov 2025 06:24 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ke5ohohs26https://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m4d6kd4m7k2h29 Oct 2025 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4d6kd4m7k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3m3magyqhg223RBL branches across the Spain North district gathered in Benidorm this weekend to mark the launch of this year’s Poppytide. The event was hosted by Sr.D. Antonio Pérez Pérez, the mayor of Benidorm, with HE Sir Alex Ellis, British Ambassador to Spain, and Mr Paul Kane, Spain District North.20 Oct 2025 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3magyqhg223https://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lxwytcnke22nToday is Merchant Navy Day In honour of the sacrifices made in both World Wars, representatives of the Merchant Navy lay wreaths of remembrance alongside the armed forces in the annual Remembrance Day service. Merchant Navy Day became an official day of remembrance on 3 Sept 2000.03 Sep 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwytcnke22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lvdd2tdjvk24Today is Minden Day, a regimental anniversary celebrated on 1st August by certain units of the Army. It commemorates the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War in 1759. The celebration of the day involves the wearing of “Minden Roses”.01 Aug 2025 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdd2tdjvk24https://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3ltefozgjzs2cWe had a very successful presentation at NATO’s Combined Air Operations Centre in Torrejón Air Base (CAOC TJ). Many interested parties came forward to learn more about the Legion and to try our home-made scones. We raised €87.76 for the Poppy Appeal.07 Jul 2025 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltefozgjzs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lslhl4fnbk2aRBL Madrid Branch took part in the Spain District North celebration of Armed Forces Day 2025 with a Parade of Standards in Torrevieja, Alicante. The guest of honour was 98-year-old Jack Billett, World War Ⅱ veteran and former member of the SAS.27 Jun 2025 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lslhl4fnbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lsb536qoi22tSummer Social 2025 The end of the social season until September, as most of us will try to escape the Madrid summer heat. We gathered at Taberna Salitre for drinks and tapas and were joined by our friends from BiMs as well as a Spanish naval officer interested in our work.23 Jun 2025 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsb536qoi22thttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lruhmuxeuc2pSummer Social 21st June @7pm Feel free to drop by for a drink or stay longer, whatever suits you best! Free entrance, pay as you go.18 Jun 2025 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lruhmuxeuc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lr642lyg6k2nOn the seventh of June we held a recruitment drive at Runnymede College during their Summer Fair. We are very grateful to Mrs Cristina Powell who organised the event, and to all the parents and pupils who came to chat with us.09 Jun 2025 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr642lyg6k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lqmkafj4us2fThe Museo del Aire y del Espacio welcomed RBL Madrid and friends to an exclusive guided tour. We are very grateful to Ramón, our English‑speaking guide for patiently and entertainingly explaining the history of the exhibits.02 Jun 2025 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqmkafj4us2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3loslftw2as2qThe Madrid Branch of the RBL hosted a VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration event at the Secret Kingdoms bookshop. The high point for some was Judy McInnes’ beautiful singing of some Vera Lynn favourites: The White Cliffs of Dover, We’ll Meet Again, and A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.10 May 2025 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3loslftw2as2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lodks5e3h22gThe Spring Curry Lunch was a very enjoyable day. Two new membership enquiries were received - one through the curry advertisement and one from the lunch event itself. Alicia, an RBL Madrid youth member participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, kindly assisted with the raffle.04 May 2025 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lodks5e3h22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lo3wbgo4x227Remembering VE Day on the 80th Anniversary 7.45pm, Thursday 8th May at The Secret Kingdoms Bookshop Calle de Moratín 7, Metro Antón Martín Join us for music, poetry and chats. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome! www.rblmadrid.org01 May 2025 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3wbgo4x227https://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lmfhirdjxc2chttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/royalbritishlegion_royalbritishlegion-armedforces-activity-7315387964992184320-OHWD https://www.linkedin.com/posts/royalbritishlegion_royalbritishlegion-armedforces-activity-7315387964992184320-OHWD?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAAIlsYEBl00Z1TxIWceEfMR7GR-NmHjJg4c09 Apr 2025 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmfhirdjxc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lmepb3rydc2yCurry Lunch 1.30pm Sunday 27 April At Bombay Blue, Calle de Miguel Servet 23, Metro Embajadores Please RSVP to events@rbl.community and state any allergies or dietary requirements €22 RBL Madrid members and €25 for non-members www.rblmadrid.org09 Apr 2025 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmepb3rydc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lle4oogi222fGoya and the Dos de Mayo On Sunday 23rd March we visited the “Cementerio de la Florida” in Príncipe Pío, where the heroes of the 2nd of May 1808 were laid to rest, and the Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida to see Goya's frescoes. After the visit we had lunch at a nearby restaurant.27 Mar 2025 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lle4oogi222fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lk6atkq5h22mA Visit to the Goya Chapel A walk to the Cementerio de la Florida and to the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida. The event is free for RBL Madrid members and €5 per person for non-members Families welcome (free for under-18s). Optional lunch after the visit.12 Mar 2025 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6atkq5h22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lhdu5taqm22gAll welcome! Quiz is in English. Six rounds of ten questions on Films, Geography, History, Literature, Music, Sports, &c. Come as a team of two to four players or join others and make up a team on the spot. €5 per person to play. Prizes to be won.04 Feb 2025 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhdu5taqm22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rblmadrid.bsky.social/post/3lgx6vwao4c2sOn the 26th of January we visited the Spanish Navy’s museum in Madrid (Museo Naval de Madrid). We are very grateful to Capitán de Fragata Sr.D. Enrique Esquivel Lalinde, deputy director of the museum, and to our guides Dª Asunción Sordo and D. Miguel Ángel Bazán García for a memorable visit.30 Jan 2025 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:l4mzmdzcceholq3lsfo54xl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgx6vwao4c2s