Lest We Forget
The Royal British Legion has been supporting Service men and women, ex-serving personnel and their families since 1921.
The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War:
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The National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers
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The British National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers
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The Comrades of The Great War
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The Officers' Association
The amalgamation of these diverse bodies can be attributed largely to two men: Field Marshal Earl Haig and Tom Lister of The Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers. Lord Haig served as the President of The Royal British Legion until his death Royal British Legion has provided Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.
Bonfire Night Safety
Remember, Remember the 5th of November!!
Tonight, marks the night where Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliament (gunpowder Plot 1605).
The history behind the gunpowder plot was an aim to rid the protestant king, king James I, in hope to restore a catholic monarch to the English throne. Due to the failure of the gunpowder plot many people began to light bonfires in celebration that the king was still alive. In 1606 an observance of the 5th of November act was passed, making the 5th of November a public day giving thanks to the failure of the gunpowder plot. Over the years to come the 5th of November celebrations became more elaborate with fireworks.
Bonfire night is one of the most memorable nights every year. You either go to beautiful fireworks show or your parents by loads of fireworks for you to set off in your garden. Although bonfire night is very pretty to look at, it can also be very dangerous.
The History of Halloween
Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 and it is a misconception that Halloween originated in the United States.
In fact the tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and signified the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. The Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the worlds of the living and the dead merged. On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.
Autumn Prep for Landlords
As Autumn draws in, landlords, with the help of their letting agents, will take stock of their “to do list “ for the Autumn. The weather will change, the temperatures drop and tenants expectations are that they will have a nice, warm home to live in over the colder months.
Taking into consideration how drastically the weather can change, property managers will be ensuring that the properties they manage are “weather ready”. The following is a useful “to do list”.
1. The Boiler - Heating Supply & Hot Water
This time of year and right the way through to March and April, one of the most common concerns is heating and hot water. If the boiler has not yet been serviced, now is the ideal time diarise those appointments for Gas Safe Engineers. Whilst S11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 makes reference to the supply of heating/heating space and water, it is important to remind tenants that contractors are extremely busy this time of year, and this reactive approach can save a lot of issues. Remind them that access is important and Covid protocols will be adhered to.