BBC Radio 1 have revealed plans to hand over the airwaves to military charity and media organisation BFBS on Christmas Day, giving troops the opportunity to send Christmas messages to their families and friends back home in the UK.
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BBC Radio 1 have revealed plans to hand over the airwaves to military charity and media organisation BFBS on Christmas Day, giving troops the opportunity to send Christmas messages to their families and friends back home in the UK.
Read moreA host of football shirts donated by north west clubs – including ones signed by Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford and Manchester City and Portugal international Rúben Dias – are being auctioned to raise funds for Broughton House Veteran Care Village, the Salford home for ex-servicemen and women.
Read moreThousands more businesses, charities and public organisations have this year pledged to support veterans, service personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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The new Derbyshire VIP (veteran information point) will offer a point of contact for veterans in Derbyshire to access support for a range of issues, many of which have been impacted by Covid.
Read moreAs the festive season fast approaches and lockdown is being eased in most areas, families are counting down until they can be reunited with their loved ones.
Read moreArmy veteran has run over 60 marathons in fancy dress to change the conversation around mental health in aid of charities including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreVeterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress has announced that their Director of Resources Jeff Harrison will step into the role of Interim Chief Executive when current CEO Sue Freeth leaves the post at the end of January.
Read moreOn 2 December, veterans, cabbies and volunteers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans joined family and friends for the cremation of WWII veteran Fred Glover, 94, at Downs Crematorium in Brighton.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity will be hosting a joint event with the British Embassy, Berlin (BEB) to allow veterans and service personnel the opportunity to ask questions regarding Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Read moreRFEA – The Forces Employment charity is launching a new partnership with TechVets, an organisation dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector.
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