History

In 1919 a subscription list was opened to raise funds for an Old Comrades club room. In a message to the villagers, the secretary of the Old Comrades Charles Faulkner wrote “Our Membership is now well over 100 and we urgently require a club room. Arrangements have been made for a plot of land in Church Road. Unfortunately, we don’t have the funds to purchase an Army hut to serve as a club room which will form a lasting tribute to those who have fallen and to their dependents as well as providing a place where those who have fought in the Great War can meet. Therefore, on behalf of the comrades your donation and support will be gratefully received”

The appeal was a success and a wooden hut was put up as the first British Legion Hall. It was replaced in 1934.

In later years the Club members built the brick built club house followed by today’s large and popular multipurpose hall and first floor extension. The Club members raised funds and together with a bank loan secured by four members who put their houses as security for the loan.

Today Club committee volunteers together with other members help with continued Club management, whilst a separate committee runs the Branch.


First World War veterans and other ex-service personnel on parade for the opening of the British Legion Hall in Church Road, Ferndown by Sir Richard Glyn in 1934.