The Exhortation and Silent Tribute at our March meeting were led by the Chairman, Bob Jennings, who also gave a report on the last meeting of the County Committee. Capt. H B Moore, treasurer, gave the financial report. members were informed of the following dates for their diaries:

Sunday 13th April County Seminar, Wroxham Masonic Lodge, 10.30, The Way Ahead

Sunday 18th May Poppy Appeal Seminar, RAF Marham

Sunday 15th June County Rally, at Holt, 2.30

Saturday 2nd August Legion Race Day at Newmarket

Sunday 7th September Annual Service, Norwich Cathedral

Saturday 13th September Annual County Dinner

Saturday 25th October County Festival of Remembrance, Thursford

We then discussed the suggested extensions to the Legion's Benevolent Funding. Eventually we agreed to the following item:

1. To assist the overloaded debt counselling services provided there was a limiting 'cap'.

2. To assist in Accessing Occupational Therapy assessments for items in high demand such as Stair Lifts and Bath Hoists but not to underwrite statutory funding.

3. To assist with Welfare Rights Advocates and Advisors.

4. To assist with Specialised Mental Health support for those suffering from psychological and psychiatric conditions.

5. To do what could be done to relieve loneliness in all its many causes.

All the above, of course, apply to the ex-Service community and dependants, and these views will be forwarded to Legion Headquarters at Pall Mall for processing with those from branches nationwide.

Our next meeting will be in the Coltishall Church Room on Monday, 14th April at 7.30 pm

Have you purchased your tickets (teams up to 8) for the Quiz Night, Saturday, 5th April???