A local military charity is inviting Worcester residents to a morning of coffee, scrummy cake and chatter.
Blind Veterans UK, the charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting people to attend a coffee morning to find out more about the work it does in the community. The charity is also hoping to encourage guests to get involved as either a volunteer or as part of its Poppy Field Project.
Read moreBlind Veterans UK wishes to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the Monarch Foundation for their charity partnership over the last two years.
As well as supporting the charity by raising money through a number of events and on-flight collections, the airline and the charity teamed up to deliver ‘sighted guiding’ training into Monarch Airlines’ cabin crew training programme.
The training raised awareness of the difficulties faced by vision-impaired passengers when travelling and advised the crew how they could make travelling a better experience for blind customers.
Read moreA tall ship emerged from the mist into Falmouth Harbour on Sunday (Oct 1) as a crew of injured veterans marked an emotional conclusion to a gruelling round-Britain sailing expedition.
Seventeen military veterans celebrated the completion of the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge – a 2000-nautical-mile voyage by finishing at Port Pendennis. Hardy participants had endured ferocious weather conditions – including menacing waves and wild gusts of up to 40 knots – in what organisers described as being ‘a challenge like no other’.
The return of the 92-foot long tall ship to Falmouth, where the challenge began on August 5, signaled the end of an epic marathon that has taken them to 15 ports across 3 countries.
Read moreMonday 2nd October sees Armed Forces and Veterans Champions from across Scotland meeting in Glasgow City Chambers to consider matters affecting members of the Armed Forces and Veterans Community. Champions from Local Authorities, NHS Scotland, Police Scotland, the Department of Work and Pensions, the Scottish Prison Service and Skills Development Scotland are attending, as well as representatives from many of the ex-Service and other charities. It is expected that in the region of 150 people will attend this third Annual Gathering.
The Scottish Government’s Veterans Secretary, Mr Keith Brown MSP, will present the keynote speech and will be followed by Maj Gen Bob Bruce, General Officer Scotland, who will provide an overview of the Armed Forces laydown in Scotland.
Read moreThere are only a couple of days left to take on the #DoughnutLickYourLips challenge and raise vital finds for military charity Walking With The Wounded this September.
1. Video yourself attempting to eat a doughnut without licking your lips!
2. Post video to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Your post must be public to be counted, and you must include #DoughnutLickYourLips in the caption.
3. Nominate 3 friends to take on the challenge too!
Supporters drinks evenings and Walking Home For Christmas roadshow
Come and say hello and learn more
As part of the launch of our Walking Home For Christmas campaign this year we’re hosting a mini tour for supporters to come and join us for informal drinks at Be At One bars across the country in October.
Click here to sign up for the free evenings which are taking place in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Norwich and London.
Read moreHave you nominated someone you know who supports the Armed Forces Community?
Soldiering On Awards nominations were declared Open in July and we are delighted to see lots of nominations coming in.
Have you submitted your nomination for a deserving person, team or business yet? If not, get started now! Register your nomination on our simple on line nomination system here Soldiering On Awards Nominations Once registered you can revisit and update and amend your nomination until you decide it is completed and ready to submit.
Read moreThe Not Forgotten Association is delighted to be involved in the latest exciting exhibition run by the Blenheim Art Foundation. Entitled ‘SOFTER: Jenny Holzer at Blenheim Palace’, this solo exhibition by the renowned American artist addresses our military and political history in relation to themes of power, conflict and activism. The exhibition opened on September 28th and runs until December 31st at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Read moreThis week the NFA ran its regular visit to the gardens at Highgrove, the private residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.The group of 51 veterans, some of who had travelled considerable distances, were drawn from 10 different military groups, associations and charities ranging from the WRENS to Band of Brothers.
Read moreNext year the NFA will be offering the opportunity for 12 invited beneficiaries to take part in The Lord Dannatt Round Britain Challenge. They will take part in the 10-day voyage from Edinburgh to Belfast and will team up with cadets from all the services. This tall ship challenge will also commemorate the First World War which led to the founding of the Association. Former head of the Army General The Lord Dannatt is both Patron of the event and President of The Not Forgotten Association.
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