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14th May 2012

Care Home Highlights Plight of ‘Silent Sufferers’ Ahead of Dementia Awareness Week

A specialist dementia care centre, which provides dedicated nursing and respite care to former seafarers, and non-seafarers whenever able to, is highlighting the plight of the ‘silent sufferers’ who are caring for family or friends with the condition ahead of Dementia Awareness Week (20 – 26 May). The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, which will shortly be celebrating the...

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3rd April 2012

Injured Royal Marines To Paddle 125 Miles Over 30 Hours For Armed Forces Charities

Two Royal Marines who were injured in Afghanistan plan to paddle 125 miles over 30 hours as part of the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon taking place on Easter weekend this April. The pair hope to raise money for two Armed Forces charities, SSAFA Forces Help and the Royal Marines Association. Captain Jon White, 28, from 40 Commando is a triple amputee after he was badly...

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31st October 2011

The Maritime Charities Welfare Guide – Supporting UK Seafarers

Seafarer Support, the single point of contact for the UK Maritime Charity Sector, launched their most interactive online service to date; the online Maritime Charities Welfare Guide at the Maritime Charities Funding Group (MCFG) conference held in London on 18th and 19th October 2011. Above: Peter Tomlin presenting the Guide to conference The Maritime Charities Welfare Guide is an online tool...

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17th October 2011

Seafarers UK Welcomes Jos Standerwick in New Corporate Role

Seafarers UK - the welfare services charity for seafarers and their families in need - has recruited Jos Standerwick, 26, as Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Manager. Jos’s focus is to seek greater support and partnerships with maritime businesses and to encourage their staff to get more involved with the charity’s fundraising work. Previously Jos was Regional Manager at the...

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17th October 2011

Veterans Drop In For London- Wednesday 9th November

Please find attached a poster for the Veterans Drop In scheduled for 16:00 to 20:00 on Wednesday 9 November in the Community Centre at the Stoll, Fulham. This event has been put together by a few organisations as a trial, with a view to rolling out regular ‘drop ins’ in a variety of locations around London. To see the poster for event click on the following link: poster-v4.pdf

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10th October 2011

Former Seafarers Encourage Youngsters To Consider Career In The Maritime Industry

World Travel, Camaraderie and Exciting Voyages Characterise a Career in the Maritime Industry, but Employment Figures Show Disinterest A group of former seafarers encouraged youngsters to consider important professions in the Royal and Merchant Navy, on World Maritime Day on Friday 30 September. Residents at the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, a Surrey based home which provides...

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30th September 2011

All Aboard for the Fish & Chip Feast!

229 million portions of fish and chips sold every year, why not have yours for charity? Next month from October 10th – 16th, Britain’s Fish & Chip Feast will be raising funds for the welfare of fishermen and other seafarers in need, and their families who have fallen on hard times. Fish restaurants, ‘chippies’, pubs and cafes are being asked...

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12th September 2011 - Members Only

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5th September 2011

Frank Warren and Tickets For Troops announce return of boxing to Royal Albert Hall

THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL CUP Sponsored by Holt's Military Banking BOXING is set to make a long awaited return to the world-famous Royal Albert Hall with a grudge contest between the UK Armed Forces and the US Armed Forces in association with the charity, Tickets For Troops, it was announced today. Britain's top boxing promoter Frank Warren, who is celebrating his 35th year in the sport, is...

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