A BAR in Basingstoke will be holding a 'trench-style' Sunday lunch to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

The Gabardine Bar will be holding a lunch on Sunday, October 22, where attendees will be able to meet members of the Royal British Legion and find out more about the organisation. 

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The event will be raising funds for the Basingstoke and Overton Branch of the charity, with all profits from the day going to the branch to fund activities in the Basingstoke and Deane area. Donations can be made in advance or on the day.

Basingstoke Gazette: Steve Day

The lunch menu from Gabardine Bar will be served in mess tins with a mug of tea, consisting of spam, mash and peas, stew and bread, and spotted dick and custard.

The day will also see a short parade from the Willis Museum to the Gabardine Bar, which will start at 11am. On the parade will be the Royal British Legion, Armed Forces veterans including Chelsea pensioners, and members of the Old Basing Corps of Drums performing.

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Event promoter Steve Day said: "We are looking forward to this Sunday for our event to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

"It is a Sunday ‘Trench Style’ lunch, served in mess tins with a mug of tea, taking place at the Gabardine Bar, from 11am until 5pm. We also have the Old Basing RBL Branch Band performing and a visit from two Chelsea Pensioners."

Tickets for the event cost £10, which can be bought in advance at eventbrite.com/e/promoting-the-rbls or can be bought at the door.