To stop the Royal British Legion closing the 4 Break Centres across the UK and Handy van Service.
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#1801
The poppy breaks are a oufe line for some people and they must remain.People need to know more about what the legion can do for them so that people know they can claim.
Lorraine Luckhurst (Bicester, 2019-11-23)
#1802
Byng House must remain open for the benefit of current and ex-services personnel, veterans and families who rely on this respite facility.JOYCE STEPHENS (Liverpool, 2019-11-23)
#1803
I totally disagree with the RBL proposal to axe these servicesOllie Allerhead (Gravesend , 2019-11-23)
#1806
As an ex-serviceman of 22 years I feel these facilities offer an invaluable opportunity to those without the means to pay for respite themselves.Dave Manktelow (Rowlands Gill , 2019-11-23)
#1807
My father used these services when he was alive, and they made a big difference to his life. Shame on BLMark Hudson (Nottingham , 2019-11-23)
#1808
As a Veteran, I know this is a vital service for former service personnel.David Hill (Weston Super Mare, 2019-11-23)
#1810
My father and father in law served in the air force and armySharee Smith (Blackburn, 2019-11-23)
#1811
My father servedPhilip Smith (Blackburn, 2019-11-23)
#1813
As an ex-service man these centres are badly need by my brothers and sisters in armsDavid Pearson (Lincoln, 2019-11-23)
#1814
This cannot be allowed to happen.john williams (Epsom , 2019-11-23)
#1815
This is a life life for many allowing them to regroup and reach our knowing they are not aloneTerri Pugsley-Davies (Calbourne, 2019-11-23)
#1817
I'm signing cause both my grandad servedAbigail Smith (Blackburn, 2019-11-23)
#1820
I am a retired servicemanDerek Hunter (Colchester, 2019-11-23)
#1821
The RBL is no longer a service charity, its a business run for the benefit of the board of directors and the employees. They hoard money and pay ridiculous wages.The first 30+ million collected each year goes to pay these wages while old men and women go out as volunteers in the middle of winter with collection boxes. IT IS A DISGRACE
JOhn Kemp (Winterton, 2019-11-23)
#1823
I am a falklands veteran and now a carer for my mother. We have only recently heard about somerset house in Weston super mare. We are currently on the waiting list for one of the disabled access rooms and were really looking forward to a nice break together.keith sanders (Frome , 2019-11-23)
#1832
Damage to ex forces was caused by service to the country. Thd country has a duty of care to look after these damaged peopleKev Trew (Alford , 2019-11-23)
#1833
I think this is a disgusting decision by people at the top who don’t have any connection to the membershipDavid Barr (Stevenston , 2019-11-23)
#1835
I think it’s bullshit what they’re doingDyllan Rudge (Birmingham, 2019-11-23)
#1837
Our veterans in northern Ireland need somewhere like Bennett house for rest bite for them and their families, having to travel across the water is not an option for some people, its a disgrace to even think of closing this wonderful placecarol cooke (Antrim , 2019-11-23)
#1838
I know that this is a vital facility that needs to be savedAnna O'Connor (Merseyside, 2019-11-23)
#1839
Because there are Veterans and their families that need these facilities.Kevin Strauther (Oxford , 2019-11-23)
#1840
As an ex member of the armed forces I don't want to see services reducedTrevor Cooper (Bournemouth, 2019-11-23)
#1843
I’m signing this petition because these homes are invaluable for veterans and their families for respite breaks. Our Veterans served our country and deserve a break at these homes. The staff are amazing and work so hard in looking after people and making their stay enjoyable.Margaret Ruth Kerr (Omagh , 2019-11-23)
#1847
Giving people a break away from their normal life can be so importantDavid Bell (Birmingham , 2019-11-23)
#1853
I'm signing because I believe the Royal British Legion are making a big mistake. They should be able to afford to take on more Case Workers without closing down these centres.Cyril Eaton (Northwich, 2019-11-23)
#1854
People that cannot afford a holiday especially with children would really miss this, it would be an awful shame.Jane Hancock (Plymouth , 2019-11-23)
#1856
I believe, as a veteran and member of the Royal British Legion, that this goes against the Core Values of the RBL.Get rid of high earning administrative positions and spend the Donations where they are meant to go!
Peter Wood (Withernsea, 2019-11-23)
#1857
The centres provide a safe environment for the serving and former members of HM forces who are in need of respite. Keep them open, they served our nation and risked their lives for us. Lest we forget.Mark Benson (Enniskillen, 2019-11-23)
#1858
These facilities need to be saved for the benefit of veterans welfare.Brian Marsden (Thirsk, 2019-11-23)
#1859
I'm signing because I am in full agreement that there are people out there who may now and in future times, need these facilities..Brian Hill (ROMFORD, 2019-11-23)
#1861
These closures go against the principles of the charity, they are supposed to help and support veteransBill Anderson (Scunthorpe , 2019-11-23)
#1862
I feel strongly about this and will never support or donate to the RBL if they continue down this routeElizabeth Woolliscroft (Warrington, 2019-11-23)
#1863
It would be great shame to lose these facilities the mean so much to Ex fprcesDavid Kenny (Bradford, 2019-11-23)
#1866
I'm just about to go on holiday to Anderson House Hotel in Bridlington and want to go there in the Forse able future.Geoffrey Hamson (Worksop , 2019-11-23)
#1868
I'm a member of rbl and to many sites are closing.Michael Dale (Ru , 2019-11-23)
#1869
I’m signing this because I am a long long standing RBL member and I do not want to see valuable services available to us veterans disappear. Please reconsider.Derek Reid (Winnersh, 2019-11-23)
#1870
I am fuming they could even be thinking of doing this to our brave service men and women. IT MAKES A MOCKERY of the 11 NovemberBeryl Shepherd (Southport Merseyside, 2019-11-23)
#1871
I'm disgusted at the penny pinching attitude of TRBL. We work hard for our beneficiaries, they do not deserve their respite care too be taken away in such an underhand and uncaring waySHAME ON YOU.
Graeme Tomlinson (Lisburn , 2019-11-23)
#1872
These places are so important to our vetsTerry Kennedy (Whitehaven , 2019-11-23)
#1873
This is a badly needed service.Sue Wilton (Rushden, 2019-11-23)
#1874
Many veterans desperately need a break which they would othewise not be able to affordRick Townsend (Leopoldshohe, 2019-11-23)
#1876
RBL should be opening more local facilities - not closing them. The top echelon in London seem to have lost all contact with the needs of veterans etcMARTIN PEARSON (CARDIFF, 2019-11-23)
#1878
It seems bizarre to close a facility presumably used and useful to people in needNick Ireland (Stamford, 2019-11-23)
#1880
as an ex veteran myself many veterans and there partners need res bite ,and this is only way some can get it .IAN THOMPSON (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 2019-11-23)
#1884
Service Families from Chester have previously had the chance to go to Byng House when their service person is deployed. It gives service families a chance for a holiday & use of the fantastic facilities. As a veteran I have not yet had the chance to apply for a break at one of the centres due to the set criteria, but feel it would be a great loss knowing that these wonderful centres are not available.Lorraine Lawrenson (Mold, 2019-11-23)
#1890
These facilities contribute a lot to veteransAlex Melrose (Glasgow, 2019-11-23)
#1892
Disgraceful decision making needs to be put to the membership.Damon Sugden (Leeds, 2019-11-23)
#1898
This is another example of the RBL run as a business and not a charity like it is meant to be.The amount of money raised every year by the Poppy appeal is vast and can keep these places open.
RBL are only thinking of themselves and not the veterans that they are suppose to look after.
Nick Holden (Horwich, 2019-11-23)
#1899
i find this disrespectful that the RBL closing down these placesthe British ppl donate money each year in november by buying poppies, badges anything to do with RBL to keep these places open and to remember the sacrifice paid by the men an woman of the UK armed forces personel that are homeless, living in squalor and need the funds to help them i would like to kno why the karge amount of funds raised that is just sitting in the banks doing nothing when should b used in helping these veterans.....Andy penn (Liverpool, 2019-11-23)
#1904
These places are a godsend to a lot of serving and veteransIan Brooke (Heckmondwike, 2019-11-23)
#1905
As amilitary veteran i would hope that the premier charity for veterans would have the courage to keep open these centres where men who have served honourably can seek comfort and assistance.Ian Sinclair (London, 2019-11-23)
#1911
I am signing this because I feel that this service is a vital part for the military veterans and there families, and when more and more service personnel are leaving the services and may suffer with mental health issues. I am also discussed with the RBL as every year they ask for poppy appeal and may loads of money out of it, shameful of RBL.Derrick Wardally (Newark, 2019-11-23)
#1921
These places are neededJohn Kyle (Aberdeen , 2019-11-23)
#1924
Invaluable service & plenty of money raised so should be kept open.....Melanie Church (Bridlington , 2019-11-23)
#1927
I think that all soldiers and there family should get support because they have gave up there normal life to fight for this country and they deserve a lot of respect. For what they do. We should always remember the ones that died for usJoe Milkins (Weston super mare , 2019-11-23)
#1929
BYNG HOUSE IS A PLACE PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THE COMPANY OF OTHER LIKE MINDED ...THEY ARE WELL LOOKED AFTER WITH WONDERFUL FOOD ..EXCELLENT ROOMS...STAFF ARE FANTASTIC....how could they even think of clising it down.. after the MILLIONS THAT HAS BEEN SPENT....SHOCKINGHILDA KINGSLEY (SOUTHPORT, 2019-11-23)
#1930
We've had a family member stay at Byng House & he thoroughly enjoyed his time there so much so that he didn't want to leave sadly he died a month later but that break gave him a new lease of life though short-lived.Hazel Mills (Southport, 2019-11-23)
#1931
I think this is an invaluable opportunity for people that need supportCarol Balchin (Ipswich , 2019-11-23)
#1933
i'm a vetran my rbl subs cancelledgraham yates (Rotherham, 2019-11-23)
#1936
Why scrap something that is very beneficial to ex service personnel. The RBL has made a profit again this year so why change?Paul Mizon (York, 2019-11-23)
#1937
This is an essential institution doing a worthy missionstephen cheetham (Southport, 2019-11-23)
#1938
I think veterans need these establishments more than the fat cats need a pay rises or a big fat bonus.Gordon Adlam (Southport, 2019-11-23)
#1939
The RBL is making a number of changes which have not been in the interest of those who deserve support.Roger Webster (Millom , 2019-11-23)
#1940
Vetarons need they support the safety of others Now we should not let them downKevin stanton (Leicester , 2019-11-23)
#1941
These resources are needed for veterans and their familiesBarbara Ferguson (Orpington , 2019-11-23)
#1943
I collect every year to support EXACTLY this kind of welfare facility. Get a grip RBL and support this and other such hostels for the homeless!Andrew Robinson (Lutterworth, 2019-11-23)
#1944
They need to continue the good work they do already xDawn Ashton (Scarborough, 2019-11-23)
#1945
This is a fantastic service to help those who taught for our freedomRichard Jones (Darlington, 2019-11-23)
#1947
I have used the break centre (Alderson house), the week away stopped me from making a stupid mistake and making me aware of what I have.Ryan Fitzgerald (Leicester , 2019-11-23)
#1949
I’m an RBL member (at present) that doesn’t agree with this decision or the direction the Legion has taken.Tom Barnes (Barnsley, 2019-11-23)
#1950
I won't people to know I care for the veterans old past and present they need vital places like thisJeff Spurway (Glasgow, 2019-11-23)
#1954
the work done here is invaluable and saves many lives as and when its needed for thembroagan martin (preston, 2019-11-23)
#1956
I am a veteran,and I an appealed at the treatment this country gives us,this is just a other nail in our coffinDavina Roberts (Denbigh , 2019-11-23)
#1959
These places are needed as respite.Jan Ferguson (Ramsey, 2019-11-23)
#1961
Because shutting these vital establishments is totally unacceptable. How many more changes does the RBL feel the need to make ?Steve Butterworth (Manchester , 2019-11-23)
#1963
As a Veteran, I understand how these Break Centres can help other Veterans have time away to help with healing in body and mind.Joanne Ost (Lincoln, 2019-11-23)
#1965
All the veterans need these services and supportMichael Croarkin (Manchester, 2019-11-23)
#1966
These place need to be open to Soldiers.Paul Hull (Wigan, 2019-11-23)
#1970
I am a veteran who was lined up to go this year because of my problems & now have suffered over this decisionKevin Lashley (Retford , 2019-11-23)
#1971
We need to save this place to help our North West veterans, it has helped so many people, instead of putting money on to rich places like London it should be put here, it will be a massive loss if this place closes downBarry Powell (Skelmersdale, 2019-11-23)
#1972
Ive just signed up for the RBL lottery surely theres enough money to help keep these centres open.stephen emms (BARROW-IN-FURNESS, 2019-11-23)
#1974
Too many people are turning their backs on the armed forces and veterans, and for the RBL to now join that band wagon is the last straw. This is supposed to be a charity that supports our armed forces. Absolutely disgusting!!!!!!Paul Chalk (Chester , 2019-11-23)
#1976
It's a vital service for veteransNadine Bevis (Liverpool, 2019-11-23)
#1977
This service is invaluable and represents part of a portfolio Of respite services that the British Legion has come to be known and respected forDavid Prince (Godstone , 2019-11-23)
#1978
Legion must support veterans or why should we support the British legionDisgusted
Mick Gill (Rushden, 2019-11-23)
#1981
I simply cannot afford a holiday with my children due to my condition. The Break Centres was my only hope of getting away.Tony Wills (Plymouth , 2019-11-23)
#1982
never used it but as a vet i did.nt even know it exsitedJames Grant (guildford, 2019-11-23)
#1987
I have been an RBL member since 1992 and this is Ludicrous - to let the number crunchers take over - they are missing the whole ethos of the Royal British Legion. I am at present a Branch President , have been a Standard Bearer, a Chairman, a Welfare Officer/ Caseworker, this is just WRONGRobert Fairclough (Huddersfield, 2019-11-23)
#1992
I am furious that the high management ate thinking of closing these key centres down. You cannot put a cost on Veterans wellbeing. Maybe shut down some but not all.Rob Bywaters (Weston-super-Mare , 2019-11-23)
#1996
Byng house offers well deserved and much needed breaks for our older armed forces personnel. The staff are fabulous and the loss will be felt by them and service users alike.Rebecca Rylands (Southport , 2019-11-23)