The Jersey branch of the Royal British Legion Women’s Section has celebrated 100 years since its first committee meeting.
The branch marked the milestone on Wednesday 14 October with a special afternoon tea, bringing members together to celebrate a century of remembrance, dedication and community service.
The date marked exactly 100 years since the Women’s Section’s first committee meeting in October 1926 at La Haule Manor, the private home of its first chair.
Chair Jean-Marie Gavey described the gathering as a “memorable occasion” celebrating the branch’s centenary and thanked La Haule Manor for hosting members and providing an afternoon tea.
The anniversary offered an opportunity to reflect on the contributions women have made to the Legion and the wider Jersey community over the past century, as well as the work of those who have helped sustain the organisation through the generations.
The celebrations continued this weekend, with a further centenary event at the Town Church on Sunday 18 October at 12.30pm.
The service will include the laying down of the old standard and the dedication of a new one.
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