THE last remaining Royal British Legion club in Chester is facing closure unless it finds £4,000 to repair the roof.
Members of the Upton branch are urging the community to help them raise the cash to keep the much-loved building on Heath road open.
Parish councillor Brenda Southward told the Standard: “This branch is the last one in Chester and I wouldn't like to see it close.
Urgent repairs are needed to the roof of the Upton RBL.
“I hope the community can help out and there may be local building firms that can provide materials?”
People are urged to donate what they can at www.gogetfunding.com/upton-by-chester-royal-british-legion-roofing-fund
The appeal has raised around £600 so far towards its £4,000 target.
Chairman David Grantham wrote on the page: “We are the last British Legion Club in Chester. We support the Poppy Appeal, Remembrance Day and support the Royal British Legion Charities for serving and ex-servicemen in need.
New members are always welcome at the club.
“Our branch recently donated £20,000 to the Poppy appeal, Lister House, Byng House (rehabilitation homes) and Cheshire County Benevolent fund.
“The club cannot use branch charitable funds to repair the building, hence this appeal. We have an ageing and declining membership which makes it difficult to cover unexpected repairs. You can join the British Legion online at a cost of £17 per year.
“Membership entitles you to use the facilities at our club which includes two snooker tables, darts, bingo, weekly entertainment nights and a friendly atmosphere.”
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