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23 October 2017

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

Challenge, fundraising, Navy, Royal Navy, Veterans, Welfare

Royal Naval Reserve Commander Begins Charity Walk Along Britain’s Coastline

A Commander with the Royal Naval Reserve has chosen to spend the first year of her retirement taking on a gruelling charity walk around mainland Britain’s coastline.

Commander Jane Allen, who is soon to end a 37-year career, marked the beginning of her Victory Walk outside Admiral Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory, in Portsmouth on Saturday 21st October.

Travelling anti-clockwise around the coastline, Jane started the first leg of her solo long-distance walk in Portsmouth on Saturday morning and will continue around mainland UK.

23 October 2017

The Royal British Legion

Events, Remembrance, Royal Events, Veterans

Festival of Remembrance 2017

The Royal British Legion hosts the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 11 November to commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
The Royal British Legion’s annual Festival of Remembrance takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 11 November 2017, the day before Remembrance Sunday. The Festival commemorates all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
There are two performances, a matinee at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm, the latter attended by the Royal Family. Highlights of the performance which includes special guest artists, military bands and a drumhead service, are broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

23 October 2017

The Royal British Legion

Events, Remembrance, Royal Events, Veterans

Remembrance Sunday 2017

As the custodians of Remembrance, The Royal British Legion calls on the nation to unite in commemorating Remembrance Sunday at the 2017 Cenotaph Service and Parade in Whitehall on 12 November.
The Cenotaph Service is organised annually by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), with The Royal British Legion coordinating the poignant March Past.
Each year, veterans participate in the Cenotaph March Past. This year, there’s a maximum of 10,000 places available which will be allocated through relevant veteran associations. If you are an individual wishing to apply for tickets, please contact your relevant association.

23 October 2017

Heropreneurs

Announcements, Business, Employment, Events, Technology, Veterans

8th November – Heropreneurs Google upskill event

Heropreneurs is a charity that inspires, networks and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs from the armed forces community.

Heropreneurs has teamed up with Google to offer attendees an Introduction to Digital Advertising: You will learn how to set up online advertising campaigns, while increasing your business’s visibility and engagement with customers across digital and social platforms.

23 October 2017

The Not Forgotten

Families, Respite, Veterans, Welfare

Activity Holiday in Majorca Provides Respite

We were thrilled to once again be featured in the Majorca Daily Bulletin following our recent trip to the island with 17 wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans. From 7th – 14th October, servicemen from the Royal Navy, Army took part in a varied programme of events in Majorca. The week was designed to build confidence and provide fun and excitement away from the monotony of the rehabilitation process, with beneficiaries treated to activities such as hiking, horse riding, water caving and climbing. A gala evening at Son Amar – thanks to the fantastic generosity of owner Margaret Whittaker OBE – prompted one individual to declare that the week spent in Majorca was “the best trip he had ever been on.”

23 October 2017

The Not Forgotten

Events, fundraising, Veterans, Welfare

School Pupil Raises £1400

13 year old Max Jones has raised an astonishing £1400 for the NFA following his third Classic Car Show. Inspired by his grandfather, Clive – a veteran himself, who has supported The Not Forgotten Association for many years – Max decided to start organising his own fundraising events. Three years ago, Max held his first Classic Car Show and the event has gone from strength to strength.

23 October 2017

Future for Heroes

Charity News, Governance, Transition, Trustees, Veterans, Welfare

Future for Heroes – Additional Trustees

Future for Heroes is delighted to welcome 2 additional Trustees to the charity, Sean Taylor and Christian Yates (www.f4h.org.uk/about-us/trustees). Both completed earlier careers in the army and are now hugely successful in The City with links to numerous financial corporations and institutes. Both have widespread experience within the military charity arena being involved with a number of such organisations. Miramar Executive Search, a company based in Richmond, was instrumental in initially approaching Christian and Sean on our behalf.

23 October 2017

Walking With The Wounded

Children, Christmas, Event, Families, fundraising, Mental Health, Roadshow, Support, Veterans, Welfare

Norfolk, be part of a fun campaign this festive season to ensure our wounded ex-servicemen and women don’t spend another Christmas apart from their loved ones

Military charity Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) is estimating it will treble the number of ex-servicemen and women it supports in 2018, following a 97% increase last year to more than 1,000. With Christmas fast approaching, for many a time of financial pressure and loneliness, more ex-service personnel than ever require support. “WWTW, Project Nova and Step into Health have all given me a lot of support and direction. The harsh reality is that without this support I would probably have ended up in jail,” says Sean from Norwich, who served as an Infantry gunner in 26 Regiment Royal Artillery for 6 years.

This December, Walking With The Wounded is asking the people of Norfolk to sign up to their Christmas appeal, Walking Home For Christmas, to raise vital funds for those wounded who have little to look forward to this upcoming festive season.

23 October 2017

Walking With The Wounded

Children, Christmas, Event, Families, fundraising, Mental Health, Roadshow, Support, Veterans, Welfare

Londoners, we need you! Be part of a fun campaign this festive season to ensure our wounded ex-servicemen and women don’t spend another Christmas apart from their loved ones

Military charity Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) is estimating it will treble the number of ex-servicemen and women it supports in 2018, following a 97% increase last year to more than 1,000. With Christmas fast approaching, for many a time of financial pressure and loneliness, more ex-service personnel than ever require support. “I am starting to lead a near-enough normal life…I’m a lot closer to it now than I was 2-3 years ago,” says Michael from London who joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1999.

This December, Walking With The Wounded is asking London to sign up to their Christmas appeal, Walking Home For Christmas, to raise vital funds for those wounded who have little to look forward to this upcoming festive season.

23 October 2017

Officers' Association

Army, Employment, Event, Navy, Officers, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Transition, Veterans, Webinar, Welfare

Speakers Announced for OA Employment Symposium in London

Industry experts will share their knowledge on building a career after the military.

The OA Employment Symposium in London is the ‘must attend event’ for officers looking to get a head start in their next career after leaving the Services. Bringing together serving and former officers, key employers and industry experts , the day involves breakout sessions and talks, covering industry insights and career advice.

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