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21st February 2012
Early Service Leavers ( ESL’s ) are being given help resettling into civilian life under a new programme, run by a consortium of ex-service charities, welfare to work organisations, backed by the MoD.
Based in Catterick, the Future Horizons Programme was launched in January 2012, and targets those servicemen and women who are discharged from the Army, either compulsorily or at their own...
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18th February 2012
The Scottish Veterans' Garden City Association (Inc.)
To provide and maintain Cottages for disabled Ex-Service and Merchant Navy Personnel
Patron: Her Majesty the Queen
Founded 1915
...
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18th February 2012
MACDONNELL GARDENS
LEAVESDEN, WATFORD
HERTFORDSHIRE
WD25 7AG
The Haig Housing Trust (HHT) manages a small tranquil estate of twelve bungalows for disabled officers and their families located at Leavesden just outside Watford. The bungalows are situated on a delightfully secluded two-acre site, and positioned facing an attractive central communal garden planted with shrubs and roses that is...
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17th February 2012
This week (13-17th Feb) Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is raising awareness of LifeWork Journey Week. This awareness week aims to highlight examples of the journey to employment followed by some members of the Armed Forces Community and the support available through the RBLI LifeWorks course. RBLI will be releasing daily video journeys from former LifeWorks delegates on www.rbli.co.uk
In...
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16th February 2012
A former member of the RAF’s mountain rescue team has won the RAF Association’s Wings Lotto rollover jackpot which has scooped him £7,250.
Terry Heaton, 65, from Langollen in Wales, was delighted to receive the prize, which he said he would either put towards a car or premium bonds.
He added: “I’ve played the Lotto since it started, to help the charity, and...
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15th February 2012
A report released today, examining the impact of entertainment on the well-being of UK Armed Forces, finds that it plays an important role in sustaining morale, and hence may help protect servicemen against psychological disorders.
The report was written by Edgar Jones, Professor of the History of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London for the...
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10th February 2012
Monday 13th February 2012 Concert Starts at 7.30
Dear all,
We have very kindly been offered FREE tickets to see THE SOLDIERS and ROBIN GIBB in concert at the London Palladium on MONDAY 13th FEB.
These are for serving members of the Armed Forces, injured Servicemen or women, their families and friends, or anyone who assists them, for example, PRU staff, nurses, OTs, Doctors, Physios, Social...
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9th February 2012
The two main RAF charities have produced a new collection box which will soon appear at all RAF stations in the UK.
All RAF Benevolent Fund and RAF Association collection boxes are being replaced by a single new joint box, splitting proceeds between the two charities and raising awareness of the way they work together to support Royal Air Force families.
Dean Benton, Director of Marketing and...
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8th February 2012
A popular forces singer has released her first album with 20 per cent of proceeds going to the RAF Association Wings Appeal.
Heather Marie is a wartime tribute act who is a big supporter of charity events and is often keen to support functions or events that are raising money for charity.
As a1940′s and 1950′s singer she has wowed audiences throughout the UK with her powerful...
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21st February 2012
A Brighter Future for Early Service Leavers
Early Service Leavers ( ESL’s ) are being given help resettling into civilian life under a new programme, run by a...
20th February 2012
Air Cadet Fundraiser To Fly With The Blades
An air cadet will fly with The Blades aerobatic display team, after his squadron took on a charity fundraising...
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