History 

It is not generally realised that the Woman's Section of the Royal British Legion Scotland came into being in 1921, although it's official recognition was not granted until 1924. It was formed with the duel purpose of safeguarding the interests of the Widows, dependants and families of men who had served in the Forces, and also of augmenting and widening the activities of the RBLS. I can assure all readers that the Woman's Section have achieved both. The Arbroath Branch of the Woman's Section was originally called the Woman's League until they changed their title in 1972.

The Woman's Section today

• Promotes the Welfare, by charitable means, of men and women who have served and of the widows, children and dependants of those who have served in our Navy, Army, Air Force and Auxiliary Forces, or in the Mercantile Marine afloat in hostile waters, or any member of Voluntary Aid Societies (i.e. St. Andrews Ambulance etc.) who has served full-time and served in the Home Guard for at least three months, or who were awarded the Defence Medal in respect of service in the Home Guard or in a Bomb and Mine Disposal Unit.
• Raises funds for the Women's Section Schemes.
• Helps raise money for the Royal British Legion Scotland Poppy Appeal.
• Sustaining the memory of all who died in the service of their country and encourage the spirit of comradeship in the ex-Service community.

 Today's Woman's Section of Arbroath Branch

The Woman's Section do all the catering for the Club, Bully Beef night, Veterans night, Special friends Burns Supper, Burns Suppers, Funeral teas, Wedding receptions, Coach trips high teas/dinners, Xmas parties, Area meeting meals and County meeting buffets and any others that come in. They usually have their monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of every month but sometimes have to change due to clashes of Branch Club venues.

Some of the Woman's Section and guests for their Burns Supper 2010

 

 

 

 

Helping out at the RMA Burns Supper 2010

 

 

 Membership of the Woman's Section

is open to all Women over the age of 16 including Women who are serving in H.M. Forces, ex-servicewomen, wives widows, mothers, sisters daughters and granddaughters of past and present servicemen and women.

In fact the Women's Section of the Royal British Legion Scotland warmly welcomes women from all walks of life and is not just for those with service connections. The Women's section prides itself on being able to provide enjoyment for sociable women who not only enjoy a sense of humour but who also enjoy fun!

Why don't you join us and enjoy a sociable organisation close to where you live. You can be amongst new friends having a good social time. All of the fund raising projects you take part in provide you with the satisfaction that you really are making a difference to someone else's life who is not so fortunate as you.

In the pace of today's world - What could be more rewarding than that?

Woman's Section Membership form (Arbroath Branch) is below.

Woman's Section Membership form