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24 July 2017

Army Benevolent Fund

Army, Events, fundraising, Navy, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Events, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Welfare

Royal Ascot supports The Armed Forces for the fifth year

This year, the unofficial Armed Forces Day at Ascot Racecourse took place on the Friday, 23rd June. Military stewards collected for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity as well as The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and The RAF Benevolent Fund.

Supported by the Trustees of Ascot Racecourse, there were two-for-one tickets available to the Armed Forces and their guests, which included exclusive access to the Armed Forces bar and lounge. Proving to be a popular event, an impressive 2,650 tickets were sold!

24 July 2017

Poppyscotland

Army, Events, Families, Media, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Scotland, Serving, Veterans, Welfare, WW1

Media Invitation – Passchendaele Parade to provide a poignant reminder

Thousands of people from across the country are set to descend on the town of Crieff this Sunday (30th July) ahead of a poignant parade and service to mark the 100-year commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele – a conflict that claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Allied soldiers.

The national event, which will launch the wider ‘Crieff Remembers’ fortnight and is being supported by Armed Forces charity Legion Scotland, will begin at 10:30am with a parade through the town featuring more than 150 veterans along with serving soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

24 July 2017

Mission Motorsport

Disability Support, Events, Health, Mental Health, Sport, Support, Veterans, Welfare

Mission Motorsport Rad Am Ring -24 Hr cycle challenge

Fundraising for Mission Motorsport, next weekend a group of intrepid cyclists will be competing in the Rad Am Ring, 24hr cycle challenge at the Nurburging, in the Eifel region of Germany. Each lap is 26km and includes a 1500 ft climb. Two laps is the equivalent of cycling up Scafell Pyke. Each rider hopes to complete at least 8 laps within the 24hrs and included in the team will be Para-Olympian Gold Medallist Jon-Allan Butterworth, getting his legs back in shape after his Rio gold medal of 2016.

21 July 2017

The Royal British Legion

Events, fundraising, Remembrance, Sport, Veterans

Commemorative Somme Poppy Run

Once again, a group of King’s Lynn park runners made the pilgrimage to the Somme area of France to commemorate the infamous Battle of the Somme by running the length of the Northern front line in aid of the Royal British Legion. The run was organised by Gary Walker, Secretary of the Sedgeford and District Branch who is also a Run Director for the King’s Lynn parkrun, whose members he canvassed to join him.

21 July 2017

The Royal British Legion

Events, Launch, Remembrance, Veterans, Welfare

The Royal British Legion commemorates the Battle of Passchendaele

To commemorate the WWI Battle of Passchendaele (also known as the Third Battle of Ypres), the Royal British Legion has partnered with historian Dan Snow to create a series of unique and immersive virtual reality videos, from the experiences of those on the front line to nurses battling to treat the flood of casualties.

On Tuesday 25th July The Royal British Legion will be taking over the Household Cavalry Museum in Whitehall, alongside Dan Snow to launch the content.

21 July 2017

X-Forces

Education, Employment, Events, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

31 August – Self-Employment Discovery: London

SERVICE LEAVERS // VETERANS // FAMILIES // SPOUSES // RESERVISTS // CADETS
DISCOVER SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS START-UP!
Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just considering self-employment, why not come along to our business workshop and meet like-minded people.
This practical workshop will take you through the pros and cons of self-employment, giving you information to decide if starting a business is right for you.

21 July 2017

X-Forces

Education, Employment, Events, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

6 September 2017 – Business Start-up Workshop for Naval families: Portsmouth

NAVAL FAMILIES – GIVE YOUR SKILLS AND VALUES THE BUSINESS EDGE

Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea or just considering self-employment, why not come along this X-Forces business workshop and meet like-minded people.

This practical workshop will equip you with the relevant information needed to decide if self-employment is right for you.

21 July 2017

X-Forces

Education, Employment, Events, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

13 September 2017 – Business Start-up Workshop for Naval families: Portsmouth

NAVAL FAMILIES – GIVE YOUR SKILLS AND VALUES THE BUSINESS EDGE

Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea or just considering self-employment, why not come along this X-Forces business workshop and meet like-minded people.

This practical workshop will equip you with the relevant information needed to decide if self-employment is right for you.

20 July 2017

Walking With The Wounded

Events, Holidays, Mental Health, Veterans, Welfare

Walking With The Wounded join the team at Hougoumont Farm in Belgium to unearth secrets from the epic Battle of Waterloo.

Waterloo Uncovered is “the groundbreaking charity that combines world-class archaeology with veteran care and recovery”. The project began on the farm in 2015, founded by Mark Evans and Charlie Foinette who studied archaeology together at University College London before joining the army. Both chose the Coldstream Guards, the British regiment that played a vital role in the allied victory at Waterloo.

In 2010, returning from Afghanistan, Mark was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When the MoD began a project to support veterans through archaeology, this revelation got the friends thinking.

19 July 2017

The Not Forgotten

Events, Remembrance, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Each year, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club very generously give The Not Forgotten Association tickets for Centre Court and No.1 Court throughout the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. This year was another resounding success, with 146 beneficiaries – of all ages and from all conflicts – and their escorts enjoying world-class tennis from premier seats and a delicious afternoon tea at the Wingfield Restaurant. As ever we extend a huge thank you to the AETLC for allowing the NFA this huge privilege.

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