THE Crediton Branch of the Royal British Legion is marking a proud milestone this year as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Crediton Town Band play the Royal British Legion theme and God Save the King, video Alan Quick

Henry and Susan Parker of Downes with some of the Crediton RBL members. AQ 3658
Henry and Susan Parker of Downes with some of the Crediton RBL members. AQ 3658 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Arnold Vosper, former Crediton RBL chairman, cuts the celebration cake with Major General O’Leary’s sword. AQ 3626
Arnold Vosper, former Crediton RBL chairman, cuts the celebration cake with Major General O’Leary’s sword. AQ 3626 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A special centenary event was held at Downes on Saturday, June 20, which included the presentation of a Commemorative Pennant to the President of Crediton RBL, Henry Parker, by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Major General Bill O’Leary.

Alexandra Blagden, QE School Deputy Head and Cllr Jim Cairney, County, District and Town Councillor at Downes. AQ 3669
Alexandra Blagden, QE School Deputy Head and Cllr Jim Cairney, County, District and Town Councillor at Downes. AQ 3669 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Mid Devon Scout Leaders with Henry and Susan Parker and Richard and his guide dog, Fordy. AQ 3679
Mid Devon Scout Leaders with Henry and Susan Parker and Richard and his guide dog, Fordy. AQ 3679 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Major General Bill O’Leary and Henry and Susan Parker with Crediton Army Cadets. AQ 3571
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Major General Bill O’Leary and Henry and Susan Parker with Crediton Army Cadets. AQ 3571 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Major General O’Leary also read a letter received from HM the King’s Head of Royal Correspondence, wishing the branch congratulations on the anniversary.

Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Major General Bill O’Leary with event hosts Susan and Henry Parker. AQ 3645
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Major General Bill O’Leary with event hosts Susan and Henry Parker. AQ 3645 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Paint Pots of Devon made ceramic poppies especially for the RBL anniversary event. AQ 3693
Paint Pots of Devon made ceramic poppies especially for the RBL anniversary event. AQ 3693 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A celebration cake was cut by former branch chairman Arnold Vosper.

The Crediton RBL 100th Anniversary celebration cake. AQ 3582
The Crediton RBL 100th Anniversary celebration cake. AQ 3582 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton firefighters took a fire engine to the event. AQ 3588
Crediton firefighters took a fire engine to the event. AQ 3588 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Town Band played and there were many displays including Crediton Army Cadets, Scouts, Lions, Rotary Club, a local car club, Crediton Fire Station, QE School, Crediton Town Council and some local businesses.

Crediton Town Band played for the anniversary event. AQ 3594
Crediton Town Band played for the anniversary event. AQ 3594 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton and District Lions had a stall at the anniversary event. AQ 3696
Crediton and District Lions had a stall at the anniversary event. AQ 3696 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Members of the Classic and Specialist Car and Bike Night which meets at the Red Lion, Shobrooke, on the last Thursday of each month had a fine display of vehicles. AQ 3700
Members of the Classic and Specialist Car and Bike Night which meets at the Red Lion, Shobrooke, on the last Thursday of each month had a fine display of vehicles. AQ 3700 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)