The death at 97 of Orcheston resident Nicola Trahan MBE has saddened many people, but her life – WWII SOE courier, SSAFA Sister, and later a volunteer in Wiltshire for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity – has astounded and fascinated many more.
Read moreDuring the day we will hear from various speakers about how they are delivering great services to the veterans community in various sections from Health, Housing, Education and Charities.
Read moreToday, Anisha Worbs has taken up her new role leading the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity was presented with a cheque for £500 raised by the organisers of the Larkhill Combined Services Point to Point on Sunday and a further £600 raised from the crowds.
Read moreThe charity is gearing up for the big day on Wednesday 14 February by decorating its three Homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe, and preparing extra special treats for the married couples it cares for.
Read moreThe Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) has awarded nearly £14,500 to SSAFA’s Glasgow’s Helping Heroes (GHH).
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity will be celebrating Armed Forces Day on 29 June with its annual 13 Bridges Challenge, which sees supporters walk 10 miles criss-crossing the beautiful river Thames, taking in all the iconic London sights.
Read moreX-Forces Enterprise (XFE) has launched a new quick search platform in partnership with global fintech Swoop that quickly matches business owners in the Armed Forces community with growth funding options.
Read moreGreenwich Hospital’s grants help everyone in the Royal Navy Family, from the oldest to the youngest, with support delivered in partnership with the Royal Navy, military charities and other organisations.
Read moreAl and Dave had reached the South Pole, exhausted but elated, on Friday 19 January having been on the polar ice for 60 days battling some of the most extreme conditions on earth.
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