Calendar of Events

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There are changes and amendments to the events over time. The last update to the calendar was on the 19th of August. Check back frequently but do not rely on this calendar in mission critical or life changing situations.

TGI Wednesday

Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 8:00 pm and every Wednesday (check in summer)

An informal social get-together for drinks. Members and non-members are all welcome to drop by.

Collin’s Irish Tavern
Calle de Sagasta 26
28004 Madrid

Alonso Martínez
See map at ///gold.paving.miles

Summer break!

Monday 7th July 2025

We're off for the summer. TGI Wednesday will continue while members are available. Check above for details.

Battle of Britain Dinner

Friday 5th September 2025 at 6:45 pm

Celebrate with the CAOC in style.
The Battle of Britain was a pivotal moment in World War Ⅱ and symbolizes the resilience and determination of nations standing together. By commemorating this event with a formal dinner, we honour the sacrifices made by those who fought and reinforce the shared history that binds NATO.
By invitation only; all slots have now been taken.

Alcalá de Henares

Branch Meeting

Sunday 7th September 2025 at 5:00 pm

All welcome!

Paddy’s Irish Tavern
Calle Concha Espina 69
28016 Madrid

Concha Espina
See map at ///revival.slang.frock

Branch Meeting

Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 5:00 pm

Remembrancetide issues

Paddy’s Irish Tavern
Calle Concha Espina 69
28016 Madrid

Concha Espina
See map at ///revival.slang.frock

Cenotaph Parade

Sunday 9th November 2025

The Cenotaph Parade is a march past of 10,000 veterans and eligible participants that takes place every year on Remembrance Sunday following the National Act of Remembrance, led by HM The King.
The Parade forms up in columns initially on Horse Guards Parade before moving through Horse Guards Arch to form on Whitehall in time for HM The King arriving at the Cenotaph.
Tickets are available for eligible veterans who are not members of or affiliated to a service or unit association, so that they can march in the Cenotaph Parade on Sunday 9^th November 2025. Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to UK and Commonwealth veterans from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy.
Registration will close on Monday 29^th September. Register now at https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/events/remembrance-events/remembrance-sunday/ex-service-individual-registration-form

The Cenotaph
Whitehall
SW1A 2ET London
See map at ///blur.stays.think

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 30th November 2025 at 5:30 pm

TBC

The Secret Kingdoms
Calle Moratín 7
28014 Madrid

Antón Martín
See map at ///clipped.victory.chipper

Friday 1st August 2025
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back for its landmark 75^th edition, from the 1^st to the 23^rd of August, honouring the heroes who have shaped its remarkable legacy. Blending military precision, cultural heritage, and artistic brilliance The Heroes Who Made Us celebrates the dedication of those who have contributed to the Tattoo over the past seven decades.
This year, the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade will host acts from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, Germany, Poland, Ukraine and the United States of America.
The term tattoo derives from a 17th‑century Dutch phrase doe den tap toe (“turn off the tap”) a signal to tavern owners each night, played by a regiment’s Corps of Drums, to turn off the taps of their ale kegs so that the soldiers would retire to their billeted lodgings at a reasonable hour. With the establishment of modern barracks and full military bands later in the 18^th century, the term “tattoo” was used to describe the last duty call of the day, as well as a ceremonial form of evening entertainment performed by military musicians.

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
Castlehill
EH1 2NG Edinburgh
See map at ///common.trader.bride

Tickets are available at:

Monday 1st September 2025
Armed Forces T‑Shirt Day 2025
This year’s Armed Forces T‑Shirt Day is Monday, 1^st September. Supporters across the UK are encouraged to wear a military t‑shirt or purchase an official t‑shirt to show solidarity with the Armed Forces. Five pounds from each t‑shirt sale will go directly to the Forces Employment Charity, which offers critical employment support, job placement programs, and training resources to veterans, reservists, and their families. If you choose to wear your own military t‑shirt on Armed Forces T‑Shirt Day, you can make your £5 donation at .

More information can be found at:

Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3:00 pm
National Emergency Alert Test
At around 3pm on Sunday 7^th September 2025, a test of the Emergency Alert will be sent to mobile phones across the UK.
During the test, your phone will vibrate and make a loud siren sound for roughly ten seconds, even if it is set to silent.
It is not known whether UK mobiles will receive the alert in Spain.

More information can be found at:

Calendar of Events

TGI Wednesday

Summer break!

Battle of Britain Dinner

Branch Meeting

Branch Meeting

Cenotaph Parade

Annual General Meeting

Non-RBL Events
of interest to members

Past Events

Calendar of Events

TGI Wednesday

Summer break!

Battle of Britain Dinner

Branch Meeting

Branch Meeting

Cenotaph Parade

Annual General Meeting

Non-RBL Eventsof interest to members

Past Events

Non-RBL Events
of interest to members