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8 December 2017

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Awards Judges have reviewed the nominations for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards.

The Soldiering On Awards independent panel have deliberated over the many nominations received across 12 Awards categories including 3 new business awards in partnership with X-Forces.

Soldiering On Awards President and Co-Chair of Judges General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL said, “The Soldiering On Awards enable all areas of our community to come together and recognise outstanding achievements in support of the Armed Forces Community. What a privilege to have judged the Awards winners from such a rich list of nominations – all winners in their own way!”

6 December 2017

SSAFA

Navy, Remembrance, Royal Navy, Veterans, Welfare

Navy veteran visits HMS Belfast after sailing on her more than 60 years ago

George Ward, a 90 year old helped by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity enjoyed a day on the ship where he served

George ‘Sharky’ Ward, from Caversham in Berkshire, fulfilled his wish to return to the ship where he served in the Royal Navy. The ship played a big part in his time posted in Egypt in the 1950’s – and brings back many memories.

During his 14 years in the Royal Navy, George was posted in many locations including the Mediterranean and Africa. Serving at the rank of Petty Officer, he was a Naval Gunner.

4 December 2017

Veterans Scotland

Housing, Remembrance, Scotland, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Veterans Scotland Newsletter

Follow this link for all the latest news from Veterans Scotland.

1 December 2017

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Soldiering On Awards judging panel met on 22nd November to review nominations

The judges have deliberated on 22nd November to decide upon the shortlist of this years Soldiering On Awards Finalists. Look out for next week’s Cobseo news for full details regarding our illustrious independent panel of judges, the Finalists categories and further updates regarding the announcement of Finalists which will take place on the 10th January 2018.

28 November 2017

Mission Motorsport

Remembrance, Sport, Veterans

Mission Motorsport’s Race of Remembrance

The 4th Race of Remembrance was run by Mission Motorsport over Remembrance weekend at Anglesey Circuit, North Wales. 45 teams took part in the 12hr Endurance Race which included 13 WIS personnel racing, 25 spending the weekend as part of race teams and a further 30 attending to take part in Supercar Saturday where they got fast passenger laps in Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Audi and other sports cars.

28 November 2017

Mission Motorsport, The Royal British Legion

Events, Remembrance, Veterans

Veterans Unveil the 2017 Poppy Car

In a joint project between Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Mission Motorsport, WIS veterans Chris Read (LCpl RE), Chris Walker (Gdsm IG) and Daniel Elliott (Pte RW) created an extraordinary and striking Poppy design which they have wrapped on a very special Jaguar F Type SVR, rechristened The Poppy Car.

27 November 2017

Royal British Legion Industries

Events, Families, Health, Remembrance, Veterans

13th January – Information & Advice Day

Headcorn Village Hall, Church Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9NR

Saturday 13th January 2018 10:30am – 2pm

RBLI would like to invite all those who have served in the Armed Forces and are 65 or over to this Kentbased event in Headcorn Village Hall. The event will provide an opportunity to meet some new people
and talk to the many organisations providing health advice, social activities and more in your local area!

27 November 2017

British Nuclear Tests Veterans Association, Royal British Legion Industries

Events, Families, Health, Remembrance, Veterans

11th December – British Atomic Veterans Event

RBLI would like to invite all those who have served in the Armed Forces and are 65 or over to this Kent-based event in Capel Morris Centre. In recognition of where the Aged Veterans fund originates from we are honoured to have the national Chairman of British Nuclear Test Veterans Association to give a talk on the Christmas Island nuclear bomb tests in 1950’s and 60’s and on their on-going support to the Veterans who were affected by the tests.

27 November 2017

The Spirit of Normandy Trust

Event, Remembrance, Royal Event, Veterans

Spirit of Normandy Trust – Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday saw a contingent of veterans and their carers parade at the Cenotaph as part of the National Remembrance Sunday commemorations. As in past years our contingent was marshalled and cared for by Warrant Officer Baz Firth RN.

27 November 2017

The Spirit of Normandy Trust

Events, Remembrance, Visits, WW2

RNAS hosts two veterans and the Chairman of the Spirit of Normandy Trust at Southwick House the Allied Headquarters for the D Day Landings

RNAS 1710 recently hosted two veterans and the Chairman of the Spirit of Normandy Trust at Southwick House the Allied Headquarters for the D Day Landings. Patrick Thomas and Wally Beall were able to visit the famous map room where the D Day map wall still portrays the situation at H Hour on D Day. They were both looked after very well my the Royal Navy and the Royal Military Police, who are now based at Southwick Park.

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