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Allestree Women's Section 80th Anniversary
2 November 2010
Allestree Women's Section Branch of the Royal British Legion has just celebrated the 80th Anniversary of its
formation. It is only the second branch in Derbyshire to reach this milestone.
A celebration party to mark the occasion was held on Tuesday 2nd November 2010 at the Branch's Headquarters,
in Cornhill, Allestree. At the party a certificate was presented by the Chairman of the Derbyshire County
Women's Section, Angela Swift to Pat Godfrey the Branch Treasurer. On presenting the certificate, she praised
the Branch on reaching its 80th Anniversary. The certificate goes with all of those other awards that
Allestree Branch has been received over the years for its 'Efficiency and Progress', including winning a national
trophy.
Mrs Mary Middleton MBE, Allestree Women's Section Branch Chairman gave a brief history of the Branch and the
welfare work carried out by the Branch in Allestree and surrounding district.
Entertainment for the evening was provide by Audrey Smith and Barry
Fletcher, the party ended with a buffet.
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary are (l to r)
Mary Middleton MBE, Angela Swift and Pat Godfrey
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