As Ruddington prepares for the annual Royal British Legion Parade and Service of Remembrance at our War Memorial, on Sunday 13th November 2022, the Ruddington and District Branch has a new Chairman.
Malcolm R Greenberry (pictured above) was elected to the role in May this year following the sad passing of longstanding Chair, Ken Hicks. “Ken worked hard for the Branch, the county and Ruddington, and will be missed by many” says Mr Greenberry. “It was suggested to me that I might volunteer myself, which I did, and was voted in unanimously, with two abstentions. My position is safe until the next Branch AGM, which is to be held on Thursday 3rd November 2022, and to which you are cordially invited.”
He explains: “I’ve agreed to put myself forward for the Office of Branch Chairman for the next five years meaning that, in November 2027, a new Branch Chairman will need to be found. Or indeed, if someone else, possibly a local, wishes to stand, I’ll gladly step aside for them.”
Having himself served in the British Army from 1981 to 2005, Mr Greenberry, who’s now 62 years’ old, has become well known in our village as a member of the Ruddington Branch for many years. He has been associated with it since 1980, attending many of the regular meetings and social events. In that time, he’s served as Vice Chairman and Branch Secretary for various periods.
You can read more about Mr Greenberry >>HERE<<.
With the AGM taking place this Thursday, he urges more villagers (especially those with a military connection) to come forward. “I’m sure there are more people within Ruddington and the District who would like to get involved with our meetings and social events, and I encourage you to come along and bring others along with you. We need to grow the Branch – and also spread the workload. I have some new ideas for the Branch that I’ll be putting to the November meeting – and it would be nice for more than a handful of people to hear and discuss them!”
The Annual General Meeting will take place this Thursday 3rd November at 8pm in the Committee Room (Lounge) at St Peter’s Rooms. For more information you can email RuddRBLchairman@gmail.com or visit www.branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ruddington.
{Article information courtesy of Mr Greenberry & Ruddington Parish Council}
