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This Thursday (8th May 2025) marks 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe with a VE Day commemoration at the Monument in Southport organised by Southport Royal British Legion

People invited to VE Day 80th anniversary commemoration in Southport this Thursday

This Thursday (8th May 2025) marks 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe with a VE Day commemoration at the Monument in Southport. Back in 1945,…

May 7, 2025

World War Two veteran and lifelong Liverpool FC fan Bob Laverty enjoyed a 100th birthday celebration with a lovely surprise when Liverpools greatest ever player, Sir Kenny Dalglish, and wife Marina Dalglish, called in to congratulate him

World War Two D-Day veteran and lifelong Liverpool FC fan surprised by Sir Kenny Dalglish at 100th birthday celebration

February 21, 2025

Southport World War Two veteran Frances celebrated with surprise 100th birthday party

January 18, 2025

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Thousands pay respects at Remembrance Sunday service in Southport

November 15, 2024

The Armed Forces Community Hub in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport’s Armed Forces Community Hub to reopen to support veterans this winter

December 4, 2023

The new Southport Veterans Hub has been officially opened by Southport MP Damien Moore and Mayor of Sefton Cllr Clare Carragher. They were welcomed by Southport Royal British Legion Chairman Major Nick McEntee, serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans from a number of local Forces charities and organisations. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Southport Armed Forces Community Hub temporarily shut as reasons revealed behind closure

November 28, 2023

Hundreds of people attended the Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Hundreds support moving Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Southport

November 12, 2023

Southport Royal British Legion has poppies on sale at SOuthport War Memorial and other locations. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Remembrance Sunday 2023: Where you can buy your Poppy in Southport plus parade details and timings

November 11, 2023

Southport 2023 Remembrance Sunday details revealed as public invited to support veterans

November 5, 2023

The launch of the 2023 Southport Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Photo by Patrick Trollope Southport Reporter

Southport Royal British Legion launches 2023 Poppy Appeal with new Community Hubs and plastic free poppies

November 1, 2023

Southport Royal British Legion invites people to join Poppy Appeal launch this Saturday

October 26, 2023