A Second World War blind veteran from Rhyl has been presented with the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur for his part in the liberation of France.
Brian McManus, 90, was presented with the prestigious honour at the Blind Veterans UK training and rehabilitation centre in Llandudno on Wednesday 1 March. The ceremony was attended by several members of Brian’s family including his daughter Linda and officiated by Steve Boswell, the charity’s Llandudno Centre Manager.
Read moreA man from Chapel St Leonards is training to compete in a 100k walk across the Yorkshire Dales for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.
Jack Christian, 63, is a university lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, teaching business students on ethics and sustainability. It was due to what he describes as a strange sequence of events that he finds himself in preparation for the ultra-challenge.
Read moreRBLI is working in partnership with others to deliver monthly events across Kent aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older military veterans
Are you a military veteran or family member, aged 65 or over? You are invited to our 2017 Health and Wellbeing day. The event will run from 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Read moreHundreds of veterans who served in the South Atlantic during the Falklands Conflict will gather, alongside families of those who served, at the National Memorial Arboretum on Sunday 2 April. The commemorative service, to mark the 35th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, is being organised by the South Atlantic Medal Association 1982 (SAMA 82). It will start at midday alongside the South Atlantic Medal Association Memorial, which features rocks from the islands, and is dedicated in remembrance to those of the South Atlantic Task Force who were killed during operations.
Read moreResearch shows that music can have a powerful therapeutic effect on those living in care, particularly on older people with dementia.
Since it was founded for ‘the comfort, cheer and entertainment’ of servicemen injured in WWI, The Not Forgotten Association has organised annual concert programmes in ex-service care homes across the UK. This year’s series, which will provide fun, entertainment and a much-needed boost to over 4,000 people, has just begun with 10 concerts in Scotland.
Read moreVeteran Les Binns, who served for 13 years with the Light Dragoons and lost his sight in one eye after an IED explosion in 2009, will be returning to Everest later this year for a second attempt to conquer the legendary summit.
Read moreIn 2017, Captain John Ford, Scots Guards, will be taking on one of the world’s toughest physical challenges to raise money for The Soldiers’ Charity.
Captain Ford, will be competing in the Marathon des Sables, a 156-mile race held in the deserts of North Africa.
Read moreA blind veteran from Bury St. Edmunds is preparing to embark on a 100 kilometre walking challenge for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired Service men and women.
Colin Penaluna, 55, will be taking on the challenge for the second time with his guide, Russell Deamer, an advertising professional from Burgess Hill, Sussex, with whom Colin has previously conquered the immense challenge.
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Read moreThe PARAS’10 is the ultimate endurance challenge, based on the fabled P Company selection week test: 10 miles as a Run or ‘Tab’ – in boots and 35lbs Bergen. www.paras10.com This authentic military challenge is now in its 6th year at Colchester (Sun 21 May) and 10th year at Catterick (Sun 03 Sept). Take part as individuals or in teams of 4 – with trophies at stake for both Run and Tab. There’s even a PARAS’2 for Kids 8-14 – a 2 mile fun run with trophies up for grabs in three age groups. The Red Devils drop in to make a great day out for the family.
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