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10 November 2017

SSAFA

Children, Education, Employment, Families, Gurkha, Veterans, Welfare

New Gurkha Services team up and running

The new team managing the Gurkha Services project at SSAFA is now in place. The initiative is funded by money from the Libor banking fines. Their aim is to work with all SSAFA local branches and divisions, where there is a Gurkha community, to share best practice and useful information and provide relevant training – ultimately to improve the provisions in place for Gurkhas and their families.

More information: According to the Gurkha Welfare Trust, there are an estimated 12,794 retired Gurkha’s settled in the UK with their families. Our experience shows that Gurkha veterans have complex needs, including many who are elderly and infirm with low literacy levels.

10 November 2017

SSAFA

Events, Families, Remembrance, Scotland, Veterans, Welfare

Wednesday 6 December – Perth Christmas Concert

St John’s Kirk of Perth will be getting into the Christmas spirit by holding a concert on Wednesday 6 December to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

More information: Performers will include the Kirk Choir and Organist, the Military Wives Choir from Leuchars base in Fife, an Ensemble of the Highland Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, well-known Olivier award winning actress Lesley Mackie, as well as local dignitaries, including Brigadier Mel Jameson CBE- the Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, and Branch President, the local Regiment -51st Highland, 7th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Black Watch Association and many SSAFA volunteers.

10 November 2017

SSAFA

Events, Remembrance, Veterans, Welfare

Saturday 11 November – Bishop Auckland Remembrance Service

A Remembrance Service will be held by the Durham Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity at St Andrews Church War Memorial in Bishop Auckland.

More information: The service will be conducted by the Reverend Dr Stephen Ridley, Chaplain to SSAFA Volunteers Durham and attended by the local Air Cadets who will carry the SSAFA Branch Standard on Saturday 11 November at 10.55am. After observing the two minutes silence, Ruth Wright of Bishop Auckland Pipes and Drums and volunteer for SSAFA Wear Valley and Teesdale will play a lament as wreaths are laid.

10 November 2017

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

finances, Marines, Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Veterans, Welfare

Forward-Looking Initiative Offers Affordable Wills for All

A national charity has joined forces with local solicitors for an initiative that offers affordable will creation in exchange for charitable donations.

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines (RNRMC) ‘Make a Will Fortnight’ project asks solicitors from across the south coast to waive their fees on standard Wills. In exchange, those who require the service are instead encouraged to make a charitable donation to the RNRMC.

Between May and June 2017 three established local firms were involved across six locations in Hampshire. Within the fortnight, the firms of Churchers, O’Hara’s and Walter Grey & Co managed to generate 60 appointments and 51 donations from individuals and couples.

10 November 2017

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

Events, Navy, Remembrance, Royal Navy

Famous Battle of Trafalgar Schooner Arrives in Time for Pickle Night

A replica schooner that sent news of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and of the death of Admiral Lord Nelson arrived in Portsmouth for November’s Pickle Night.

HMS Pickle set sail from Kingston Upon Hull on the 25th October and made her way down the eastern coastline, stopping at Harwich, Dover and Eastbourne before completing her journey in Portsmouth.

Arriving on November 1st, the now privately owned schooner, welcomed on board a mix of individual crew member, serving naval personnel and civilians.

10 November 2017

SSVC

Awareness, Remembrance, survey, Veterans

Brits don’t know how many military personnel have died in conflict

As the nation gets set to remember the efforts of our armed forces, new research released today by the Forces Network highlights the lack of knowledge of many Brits, when asked about the conflicts we have been involved in since the First World War. How can we remember if we don’t know?

The research has been conducted to mark the launch of the Forces Network’s Remembrance map which has been created in partnership with Ian Beckett, Professor of History from the University of Kent. The map identifies and commemorates all the conflicts (both combat and peacekeeping missions) which the British Armed Forces have been involved in since WWI, to enable a greater understanding of the commitments made by our service personnel.

10 November 2017

Officers' Association

Career, Courses, Employment, Officers, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Watch the New OA Video

We have launched a short film that outlines our purpose and services.

The minute-long film is aimed at former and serving officers to help them understand how the OA can support them. This can be at any point on their journey to finding a new career after leaving the Armed Forces.

The Employment Team provides confidential, impartial and practical advice on all aspects of transition and employment. We run networking events, webinars, workshops and employment symposiums. Our OA Employment App makes it easy to access all of our career services ‘on the go’.

10 November 2017

Officers' Association

Employment, Officers, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Prepare for Your New Career

The OA interviewed Ben Keene and Skye Robertson, from Escape the City, about changing careers. Here are some of their thoughts.

About Escape the City
Escape the City is a global career change community for people who want to do work that matters to them. It believes in building a future where work powers a happier and more sustainable world. The team works with inspiring organisations around the world, and runs a jobs board, online courses, networking events and workshops.

10 November 2017

Officers' Association

Families, Officers, Remembrance, Veterans, Welfare

Officers’ Association – Why the Poppy Appeal Matters

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Fiona Jackson, OA Career Consultant, reflects on what the Poppy Appeal means to her.

What does Remembrance Sunday mean to you?
Remembrance Sunday is a time for deep personal reflection. I always think of my father first, who fought in the 8th Army (The Desert Rats) in the Second World War. I then remember everyone killed in conflict, and it is the Passchendaele centenary so I will focus on the casualties of that battle. Finally, as a former Army officer, I remember everyone I served with, especially those who gave their lives to their country.

10 November 2017

Officers' Association

Army, Courses, Employment, Event, Navy, Officers, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Transition, Veterans

12th November 2017: OA Webinar – The value of attending the OA Symposium

The OA will be hosting a Q&A style webinar where we will be discussing the value of attending the OA symposium.

The Symposium will be held at Deloitte’s Main Offices, 2 New Street Square, London EC4A 3BZ on Tuesday 12th December 2017 starting at 11.30am and ending 18.00pm.

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