The Petersfield RBL are moving on up as they’ve found a new home in a town centre bar and restaurant.

Members have raised a glass to Jake Benstead as The Folly Wine Bar owner stepped in after the group lost their previous meeting space at The Red Lion.

The group will now meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the Folly Upstairs with their president, David Lodrick MBE, presenting Mr Benstead with an RBL plaque to display in the room as token of thanks.

Mr Benstead said: “I am delighted the RBL came to me when they were in need.

“I have offered them the use of any of the spaces available in The Folly Market to conduct their meetings and enjoy a drink or two together.

“I really do hope they consider the Folly Wine Bar to be their home for many years to come.”

Petersfield RBL branch chairman, Chris Paige, claimed the venue is perfect for their monthly meetings.

He said: “It’s fantastic the branch has found a new home – we are extremely thankful to Jake and the entire Folly team for their warm welcome.”

There was another presentation at the RBL’s November 12 meeting as the Petersfield Society were thanked for initiating and running the annual Clean Up for Remembrance initiative.

The project founded by Petersfield Society trustee Beth Svarovska in 2015 aims to make the town as smart as possible for Remembrance with volunteers, Norse SE workers, local bobbies, business figures and Kings Arms figures joining the co-ordinated clean up.

Beth gave a heartfelt thanks to the RBL for their gesture, service and clean-up volunteers after accepting the “overdue” award on behalf of the Petersfield Society

She believes the Clean Up has become part of the town’s culture and hopes the idea will spread across the UK.