Anniversaries
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43rd
anniversary
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Falklands War
2nd April 1982
The conflict began on 2nd April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands, followed by the invasion of South Georgia the next day. On 5th April, a naval task force was dispatched to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force before making an amphibious assault on the islands. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14th June, returning the islands to British control. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel, and three Falkland Islanders were killed during the hostilities.
We will remember them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falklands_War
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Calendar of Events
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There are changes and amendments to the events over time. The last update to the calendar was on the 1st of April. Check back frequently and do not rely on this calendar in mission critical or life changing situations.
Branch Meeting
Sunday 6th April 2025 at 5:00 pm
Please note the earlier time.
The Secret KingdomsCalle Moratín 7
28014 Madrid
Antón MartínSee map at ///clipped.victory.chipper
Branch Social Evening
Sunday 6th April 2025 at 7:00 pm
All welcome!
La MaripepaCalle de Jesús 7
(corner of Calle Moratín 37)
28014 Madrid
Antón MartínSee map at ///speaking.loaded.litters
TGI Monday
Monday 7th April 2025 at 8:00 pm and every Monday
An informal social get-together for drinks. Members and non-members are all welcome to drop by. Special discount on Foster’s Lager.
Pool and BeerCalle de Joaquín María López 17
28015 Madrid
Islas Filipinas
See map at ///coaching.lanes.underway
Spring Curry Lunch
Sunday 27th April 2025 at 1:30 pm
Price for Madrid Branch members €22. Price for non-members €25. Reservations required, please contact stating any dietary requirements.
Bombay BlueCalle Miguel Servet 23
28012 Madrid
EmbajadoresSee map at ///start.data.raking
V-E Day Commemoration
Thursday 8th May 2025
To be confirmed
The Secret KingdomsCalle Moratín 7
28014 Madrid
Antón MartínSee map at ///clipped.victory.chipper
RBL National Conference
Friday 16th May 2025
Annual Conference is the biggest RBL Membership event of the year.
It is regulated by the Royal Charter and includes the following: annual accounts report, the Director General’s address and voting on motions brought by delegates from their branches and counties.
King’s Road
HG1 5LA Harrogate, Yorkshire
See map at ///grew.camera.mull
Armed Forces Day – Spain District North
Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 5:00 pm
It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much-valued morale boost for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Spain District North will have a parade of Standards, accompanied by the Torrevieja Pipes & Drums down to the seafront where they will be addressed by HM Ambassador to Spain and the Mayor of Torrevieja.
Plaza de la Constitución
03181 Torrevieja, Alicante
See map at ///exam.pipeline.hems
Non-RBL Events
of interest to members
Aeródromo de Cuatro Vientos
Carretera del Barrio de La Fortuna 14 (entrada del RACE)
28054 Madrid
Carabanchel Alto (35 minute walk)See map at ///defended.retained.fantastic
Plaza de España 6
28008 Madrid
Plaza de EspañaSee map at ///founders.tweeted.farmed
Calle Núñez de Balboa 43
28001 Madrid
VelázquezSee map at ///ramp.embraced.upper