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Aug 2022
Royal British Legion's Nidderdale branch in danger of closure
The Royal British Legion Nidderdale branch could close after 96 years.
The branch, which covers Pateley Bridge, Summerbridge and nearby villages, was founded in 1926.
But membership has dwindled to below 20 and the current officers, who are in their 80s, plan to step down at the end of this year.
Paul Darley, who is on the Royal British Legion's county committee for north and east Yorkshire, said:
Mr Darley, who is also president of the Knaresborough branch of the Royal British Legion, said the workload wasn't high, except for activity surrounding the annual Poppy Appeal fortnight in November.
Anyone interested in joining the branch can email Mr Darley at pauldarley@btinternet.com.
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