This 10-mile walk through the beautiful Hampshire countryside is taking place on Saturday 13th May at Upper Wield near Alresford to raise funds for The Not Forgotten Association. The walk gets under way at 9.30am, refreshments will be available at the start and at halfway and a hog roast will be served at the finish. The Glen Miller Tribute Band will be performing during the day and lunch can purchased for £10.
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Read more2017 Soldiering On Awards Sponsors and the finalists from each catergory were hosted in the House of Lords by our Patron The Rt Hon Earl Howe PC.
“It is a privilege to bring so many of the Armed Forces Community and supporting charities together to recognise and celebrate their incredible achievements” said Earl Howe.
Read moreSoldiering On Awards – House of Lords – Finalist Reception
Vicki joined Soldiering On Awards Chairman, Tal Lambert MBE, Trustees, Co-Chair of Judges, Debra Allcock Tyler, fellow Judges, Awards Sponsors, Awards nominators, charities and 2016 Award Winners to toast the shortlist of this year’s Soldiering On Awards Finalists chosen in each category; winners will be announced at the Soldiering On Awards on Friday 24th March at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
Read moreStep into Health has partnered with West London Mental Health Trust to host a recruitment event for military veterans, service leavers and their families. This event will provide an overview of the NHS and opportunities at the West London Mental Health Trust and will allow attendees to apply and be interviewed on the day for live vacancies at Broadmoor Hospital.
Read moreWirral veteran, Alison Williams (41), has become the latest cover star of the Combat Stress spring magazine after the leading veterans’ mental health charity supported her to regain her confidence and rediscover her voice.
Alison, who served in the Royal Air Force for 13 years, was chosen to join Gareth Malone’s Invictus Choir in 2016 and performed at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida last May.
Read moreA woman from Cardiff is training to take on the 100k London to Brighton challenge for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.
Helyn Salt, 43, will be embarking on the challenge for the second time, having previously taken part last year. Helyn first came across Blind Veterans UK when her cousin, a Royal Marine of 17 years who also served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for eight years, introduced her to the organisation.
Read moreA talented young achiever who has played a key role in the growth of a sailing charity in Cornwall, has been recognised for her achievements.
Tamsin Mulcahy, 25, has been crowned one of the first ever winners of Cornwall 30 Under 30, a scheme which highlights the region’s brightest young talents.
Read moreA Second World War blind veteran from Staffordshire has been formally presented with the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur for his part in the liberation of France.
Rowland Edwards, 93 and from Stafford, was presented with the prestigious honour by Monsieur Jean-Claude Lafontaine from the French Consulate in a special ceremony at the National Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. The ceremony, which was organised by military charity Blind Veterans UK, was attended by Rowland’s family as well as representatives from the charity.
Read moreA man from Kent is preparing to take on the Southampton Marathon for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.
Martin Wilson, 38 and currently stationed in Germany, will be running the 26-mile course in a bomb suit, weighing 33kg.
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