The Chatteris branch of the women’s section of the Royal British Legion (RBL) returned from their national conference in Eastbourne with what they said was a magnificent haul of silverware.

Chairman, Jan Baynes, attended as standard bearer and Anne Wells, vice-chairman, was delegate.

During the conference they had a stall selling chocolates, shopping bags, china mugs and sweets raising more than £350.

Both ladies were kept on their toes as they did several circuits of the conference room to receive six awards on behalf of the members.

First place awards were:

• The National Officers Cup to Joyce Mitchell who has raised the highest amount for the women’s section in the last year. Joyce has won this cup for the last three years.

• The Raymond Cup to Loreli Law, the individual member recruiting the most new members within the year, again for the third year in succession.

• The Chairman’s Cup to Janice Baynes for dedicated service by a standard bearer, for the second year running.

• The Haig Cup awarded to the branch for efficiency and progress.

• The Sir Brunel Cohen Cup awarded in recognition of contributing the largest donation to the national schemes.

• Second place, ‘certificate of merit’ in the Jellicoe Cup for new members enrolled in the year.

On behalf of the committee Jan said: “Grateful thanks to all members and supporters - their help and support over the year enables Chatteris branch of RBLWS to continue to support the charity that provides care and support to the serving and ex-service community.”