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All the fun of the fayre, in aid of disabled veterans

There will be bunting galore on Boundary Road, Worthing on Saturday 8 July, as The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home (QAHH) opens its doors to the public for its Summer Fayre!

The charity’s annual event is held to raise money for the local Hospital Home, which cares for disabled ex-Servicemen and women. QAHH strives to improve the mobility and independence of its residents through rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social and recreation activities.

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Soldiering On Awards releases 2017 Award Winners video clips

As we move closer towards the date of the official launch of the 2018 Soldiering On Awards, we are pleased to announce the release of short clips of each of the 2017 Soldiering On Award-Winners including a special celebration of veterans representing the tri services.

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RAF Association opens new community hub in the heart of Preston – and presents WWII veteran with his medals during the opening ceremony

A WWII veteran was finally presented with medals he earned from the campaign, 72 years after leaving the RAF. The medal ceremony for Albert Pemberton-Sheen formed part of the formal launch of the RAF Association’s new Wings Centre, on Fishergate, Preston, on Tuesday 6 June 2017. As well as Albert, guests of honour included the mayor of Preston and the secretary general of the Royal Air Forces Association.

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Majorca Holiday Provides Respite From Recovery

For several years The Not Forgotten Association has taken small groups of younger veterans and injured service personnel with their partners on rest and recuperation holidays to Majorca, staying at a remote farmhouse. The beautiful location and relaxed atmosphere are very therapeutic and allow injured men and women to spend quality time together.

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£10k donations from The Soldiers’ Charity to help children and young people from Armed Forces families

A unique education support programme benefiting young people from armed forces families across Scotland has been boosted with a £10k donation from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

Scotland’s Armed Forces children’s charity, RCET, works directly with young people from armed forces families and provides education support, including resources and training, to teachers and other professionals to help them recognise and deal with the anxieties, challenges and learning obstacles that some experience while at school.

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