Unfortunately with the passage of time comes a loss of accurate information concerning the Branch and its initial formation.  However, it is generally accepted that the Badminton and District Branch was formed in 1923.

The then Duchess used her not inconsiderable influence and energy to oversee construction of the Badminton Memorial hall.  The hall quickly became the centre point for not only memorial and remembrance services, but for all village community activities.  The original hall still stands, although a recent fire necessitated the need for significant rebuilding, and now acts as the Badminton and District Branch's meeting place.  The Branch has always been fortunate to have the Dukes of Beaufort as our President, and to have access to the beautiful church adjoining Badminton House.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Jubilee Room of the Memorial hall.  Please note that a meeting is not always held every month, so please check the 'Upcoming Events' page for confirmed dates.  All members, and prospective members, are welcome to attend.  Light refreshments are provided.

Membership currently stands at 53, and is increasing, despite the regional trend for falling membership, and shows the Branch to be in a healthy condition.  We are always looking for new members to join the Branch and everyone is welcome.

Throughout the year we aim to hold various social activities.  These include our Annual Dinner, which is always a fantastic gathering, BBQ's, Burn's Night celebration and curry evenings.  The pictures below show were taken at our most recent Annual Dinner:

Remembrance Days sees us holding a formal gathering and solemn parade down Badminton High Street and into Badminton Church.  There we hold our Service of Remembrance, undertaken by our Vicar, the famous "hunting Vicar", Christopher Mulholland.  After the service we return to the Memorial hall for light refreshments.

Our Treasurer, Mr Roger Thomas, is currently Chairman of the ANZAC Parade Committee.  This famous parade, to remember servicemen fro Australia and New Zealand, is held locally at the village of Leighterton, and is supported by our Branch.

We are a branch made up of a wide variety of ages and occupations, and with a recent influx of young blood, our branch's future is assured.  We are committed to honour these three words:

"Lest we forget..."