Madrid Branch Royal British Legion
@rblmadrid.bsky.social
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 North
*September 3rd is Merchant Navy Day*
The Seafarers Charity’s ‘Fly the Red Ensign’ campaign, which started in 2015 to address the lack of awareness about the contributions of merchant seafarers, has now become a time to celebrate these everyday heroes.
www.theseafarerscharity.org/get-involved...
The Seafarers Charity’s ‘Fly the Red Ensign’ campaign, which started in 2015 to address the lack of awareness about the contributions of merchant seafarers, has now become a time to celebrate these everyday heroes.
www.theseafarerscharity.org/get-involved...
September 3, 2026 at 6:50 AM
*September 3rd is Merchant Navy Day*
The Seafarers Charity’s ‘Fly the Red Ensign’ campaign, which started in 2015 to address the lack of awareness about the contributions of merchant seafarers, has now become a time to celebrate these everyday heroes.
www.theseafarerscharity.org/get-involved...
The Seafarers Charity’s ‘Fly the Red Ensign’ campaign, which started in 2015 to address the lack of awareness about the contributions of merchant seafarers, has now become a time to celebrate these everyday heroes.
www.theseafarerscharity.org/get-involved...
Welcome Back Social
September 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Welcome Back Social
*Today is Minden Day*
Minden Day commemorates the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War The celebration involves the wearing of “Minden Roses”. This recalls that the regiments wore wild roses at the battle that they had plucked from the hedgerows as they advanced.
Minden Day commemorates the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War The celebration involves the wearing of “Minden Roses”. This recalls that the regiments wore wild roses at the battle that they had plucked from the hedgerows as they advanced.
August 1, 2026 at 7:26 AM
*Today is Minden Day*
Minden Day commemorates the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War The celebration involves the wearing of “Minden Roses”. This recalls that the regiments wore wild roses at the battle that they had plucked from the hedgerows as they advanced.
Minden Day commemorates the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years’ War The celebration involves the wearing of “Minden Roses”. This recalls that the regiments wore wild roses at the battle that they had plucked from the hedgerows as they advanced.
Feel free to drop by for a drink or stay longer, whatever suits you best!
Free entrance, pay as you go.
Free entrance, pay as you go.
July 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Feel free to drop by for a drink or stay longer, whatever suits you best!
Free entrance, pay as you go.
Free entrance, pay as you go.
27 June 2026, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Plaza de la Constitución
Torrevieja
03181 Alicante
The Torrevieja Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Association with Torrevieja Branch of RBL and Spain District North will be holding a Commemoration and Celebration of our Armed Forces and Veterans.
Plaza de la Constitución
Torrevieja
03181 Alicante
The Torrevieja Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Association with Torrevieja Branch of RBL and Spain District North will be holding a Commemoration and Celebration of our Armed Forces and Veterans.
June 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM
27 June 2026, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Plaza de la Constitución
Torrevieja
03181 Alicante
The Torrevieja Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Association with Torrevieja Branch of RBL and Spain District North will be holding a Commemoration and Celebration of our Armed Forces and Veterans.
Plaza de la Constitución
Torrevieja
03181 Alicante
The Torrevieja Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Association with Torrevieja Branch of RBL and Spain District North will be holding a Commemoration and Celebration of our Armed Forces and Veterans.
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 North
June 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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 North
All welcome! Quiz is in English. Sixty questions on Films, Geography, History, Literature, Music, Sports, &c.
Come as a team of two to six players or join others and make up a team on the spot.
€5 per person to play. Prizes to be won.
Come as a team of two to six players or join others and make up a team on the spot.
€5 per person to play. Prizes to be won.
May 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
All welcome! Quiz is in English. Sixty questions on Films, Geography, History, Literature, Music, Sports, &c.
Come as a team of two to six players or join others and make up a team on the spot.
€5 per person to play. Prizes to be won.
Come as a team of two to six players or join others and make up a team on the spot.
€5 per person to play. Prizes to be won.
Curry 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.
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.
April 17, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Curry 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.
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.
Join 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.
March 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Join 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.
Pub 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.
February 2, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Pub 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.
Please 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!
Feel free to drop by for a drink or stay longer, whatever suits you best!
January 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Please 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!
Feel free to drop by for a drink or stay longer, whatever suits you best!
Members 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!
Unbeknown to us, those generous people donated every cent raised on the day to the RBL!
December 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Members 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!
Unbeknown to us, those generous people donated every cent raised on the day to the RBL!
The 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.
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The 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.
On 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.
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
On 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.
Remembrance Service at St. George's Madrid
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Remembrance Service at St. George's Madrid
Remembrance Sunday — Lest We Forget
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Remembrance Sunday — Lest We Forget
Poppies are now available in Madrid at many locations. Check the interactive map and listing at www.rblmadrid.org/poppy.php for more information.
November 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Poppies are now available in Madrid at many locations. Check the interactive map and listing at www.rblmadrid.org/poppy.php for more information.
RBL 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.
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.
October 20, 2025 at 6:57 AM
RBL 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.
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.
Today 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.
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.
September 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today 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.
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.
Today 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”.
August 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Today 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”.
We 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.
July 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
We 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.
RBL 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.
The guest of honour was 98-year-old Jack Billett, World War Ⅱ veteran and former member of the SAS.
June 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
RBL 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.
The guest of honour was 98-year-old Jack Billett, World War Ⅱ veteran and former member of the SAS.
Summer 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.
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.
June 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Summer 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.
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.