The Royal British Legion
Osnabrück e.V.
(Patron:- HM the Queen)
Berghoffstraße 3
49090 Osnabrück
Branch
0541/683874
[email protected]
President:- Mr Bernd Oschmann
Chairman Mr D. Mason
Tel:- 0176 6292310
Treasurer Mrs K. Moore
Branch Nr.3438
Vereinsregister VB3131
Vice Chairman Mr R. Moore
Secretary Mr M. Jones
Tel:- 0173 7368966
UK Regd. Charity219279
NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2015
Hello everyone, welcome to the Spring 2015
Newsletter. Unfortunately I´ll have to start with a
correction regarding donations to the Branch. I´d
been looking into the rules regarding a Public
Utility Status (Gemeinnützigkeit) and found out
that the procedure is extremely complicated and
leaves those concerned in a position of liability
should anything go wrong. In order that no-one
gets into difficulties with the finance authorities we
have decided to discontinue our efforts to obtain
this status. I apologize for any annoyance caused.
New Bank Account Details. With immediate effect
the Branch now has a new Bank Account. The
details are:- Sparkasse Osnabrück
Konto-Nr. 1551580259
IBAN:- DE2105 1551 5802 8 2655 059
BIC:- NOLADE22XXX
The old Bank Account no longer exists so, to avoid
any complications, please make a note of the new
details.
Spring Cleaning We intend to give the Branch its
annual Spring Clean-up on Saturday 28th March
and, of course, are looking for volunteers! If you
fancy dusting, washing, scrubbing or just
generally giving a hand, then come along at 09:00
hrs. Refreshments will be available and lunch will
be served after completion of work.
one and all to allow non-members onto the
premises in order that these may enjoy a cheap
evening whilst RBL members have paid for this
privilege through their Annual Affiliation Fees.
Members who continuously bring in guests should
encourage these to become members. In any
case, it is important that guests are signed in by
their host-members.
Sunday Lunches. Sundays in the Branch are
becoming more popular so it´s been decided to lay
on cooked lunches. If you wish to have a nice pubatmosphere lunch in the Branch at a very moderate
price see Liz. If you wish to come as a group
please book in advance by the Saturday prior to
the day. Come along and enjoy a pleasant
afternoon among friends.
Easter Lunch.
Unfortunately, due to holidays,
personal commitments etc, leading up to a lack of
personnel, there will be no Easter Lunch laid on
this year. We apologize for what must be a rather
disappointing decision for most of you.
Irish Night. Our ever-popular Irish Night to the
tunes of the Kilkenny Band and Guest Musicians
will be celebrated on 21st March. €15 entrance fee
is money well spent for what will be an extremely
enjoyable evening with typical irish cuisine so
come along and let your leprachaun loose!
State Pension Statement.
I´ve placed an
information leaflet on the notice board for those
members slowly but surely reaching their
retirement age. The info is not comprehensive but
can also be “googled”. It is recommended that
applications be submitted in time to avoid any
delay of payment. If you have any problems come
and see me (Melvin). This information is merely a
statement of fact and should not be observed as
any kind of professional information from me.
Fire Precautions/Safety. Allow me to draw your
attention to the positions of the fire extinguishers
within the Branch. There are three in all; one is
situated behind the bar, one in the proximity of the
toilets and one immediately by the new glass
information stand in the functions room (to the left
as you go in). If you wish, you can familiarize
yourself with the use of them (without settin’ ‘em
off, of course!)
Use/Misuse of the Branch Facilities. Once again
members are reminded that the Branch Facilities
are mainly meant for branch members who have
duly paid their Annual Subscriptions. It is unfair to
Festival of Remembrance - London 2015. Anyone
wishing to attend the Festival of Remembrance
2015 should check the notice board and contact
Keith Orton be e-mail only on info@kk-billard,de
Smoking/Non-Smoking Ballot.
From Fri 13th to
th
Mon 30 of March you can vote in the Branch
whether or not smoking should be allowed in the
premises at all. You´ll need to come in and put
your name and choice on the voting paper. Those
who can´t make it can ´phone in and have their
vote registered. To be able to vote you must be a
paid-up member. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
Come along and vote; it´s your Branch and you do
have a say in the running of the place. (Just to
influence you a bit, we´ve just re-decorated the
Bar-room!).
FORECAST OF EVENTS
21 Mar.
Irish Night
22 Mar.
Bingo
28 Mar.
Spring Cleaning!
11 Apr.
Grand National/Race Night
18 Apr.
Disney Theme Fancy Dress
25 Apr.
Darts Night
26 Apr.
Car Boot Sale
Renovations.
We´re just in the act of renovating
the premises; the Bar-room is almost done and
work will be continuing over the next couple of
weeks in the Functions Room etc. Any discomfort
caused is regretted but necessary because it´s
being done in our own free time, taking into
account that we don´t always have the time! We
would ask you to respect our efforts; no bickering
please!
2 May
Private Function
9 May
Private Function
16 May
Gentlemens Night
13 Jun.
Ladies Night
Attendance at Functions. The attendance at last
year´s Annual Dinner proved to be a bit of a
disappointment as does the attendance at some of
the other functions that are organized in the
Branch. It´s your Branch and we do need your
support so come along and make sure the place
works. Let´s not forget the higher cause we are
serving as members of the RBL.
20 Jun.
Schützenverein Bad
Salzuflen. (To be confirmed)
4 Jul.
Eddie Hefferman Memorial
Quiz Night
11 Jul.
Private Function
18 Jul.
Private Function
16 Aug.
Open Day
5 Sep.
Annual Dinner
Car Boot Sale. We´re planning a Car-Boot Sale for
Sun 26th April so if your interested in taking part, a
space-charge of €10 per car or table will be
required. Put your names on the list on the Notice
Board if your interested but make it snappy
because I also have to apply to the “Stadt” for
permisson to blocsk off the road on that day.
Future Events.
Let me draw your attention to the
list of events on the right and in closing may I wish
your all
A
VERY
HAPPY
EASTER!
(That´s one way of using up space!)
This list is in no way comprehensive so
please check the Notice Board now and
again!
m.j.