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Read moreVeterans UK (part of Defence Business Services) are running a Customer Satisfaction Survey. The on-line survey is for both Serving Personnel and Veterans to give their views and feedback on the service they have received, and to help them understand, from the people who use their services, how they can do better.
Read moreCobseo members are invited to the launch of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity’s Helping Hands grant programme, a Libor-funded initiative that seeks to utilise volunteers to deliver projects that provide friendship, support and practical help to Royal Navy and Royal Marines beneficiaries.
Read moreIn the run up to Seafarers Awareness Week, 24-30 June, primary school children are learning that bananas are only available in the UK thanks to ships and seafarers.
Seafarers UK, the charity that coordinates and promotes Seafarers Awareness Week, has partnered with leading fruit importer Fyffes to provide free educational resources for 24,000 schools.
Read moreThe Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor David Fuller, tackled his fear of heights today (9th March) ahead of a charity abseiling challenge in aid of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).
During a visit to RNRMC headquarters on Whale Island, Portsmouth, Cllr Fuller visited the establishment’s tallest building in preparation for his upcoming challenge.
Read moreThe Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and former premier Tony Blair were among those paying tribute to the Armed Forces personnel and civilians who served their country during the Gulf War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read moreKitchener’s Holiday Centre in Lowestoft, Suffolk offer very well priced and well situated breaks for serving and ex-service personnel and their families. Open from April to October prices are very reasonable (from £170 half board pp; B&B from £21 pp pn).
With very limited money/resources for Centre publicity; the delightful Centre on the seafront is heavily reliant on word of mouth.
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Prince Harry will attend the Veterans’ Mental Health Conference at King’s College London on Thursday 16 March, where he will lead a panel discussion with three veterans on the benefits of having open conversations and getting the right support for a range of mental health issues.
Read moreThe Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial will be unveiled on Thursday 9th March.
The service will commemorate the UK Armed Forces and British citizens who volunteered during these conflicts across government, non-government and charity organisations.
Read moreJoin OA careers consultant, Lisa Jones, as she helps you to prepare for the OA’s first virtual career fair taking place on 4th and 5th of April 2017. Lisa will explain the benefits of attending the fair and give you information including what you should expect, how to prepare for the event and how to approach employers.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
