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3 October 2017

Combat Stress

fundraising, Mental Health, Veterans, Welfare

One man and his ferret raise over £1,000

Last month Charlie Hammerton, an RAF veteran and his pet ferret, Bandit made the journey from Nottinghamshire to Oosterbeck in Holland to complete an eight mile walk to raise money for Combat Stress.

Both Charlie and Bandit wore WW2 uniform for the walk from the original drop zones in Oosterbeck to Arnhem Bridge.

“I have been to the area a number of times before, I’ve done parachute jumps, cycled and run, but never walked. Bandit and I walked the length of Hadrian’s Wall together for Motor Neurone disease earlier this year, so I decided to bring him along too.

3 October 2017

Forward Assist

Families, Newsletters, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Forward Assist – Weekly Newsletter

Follow this link to all the latest news from Forward Assist.

2 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, Events, fundraising, Health, Veterans, Welfare

Award-winning Welsh artist collaborates with blind veterans at local military charity

Award-winning Welsh artist, Luned Rhys Parri, has spent a week with Blind Veterans UK, a local charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.

As Artist-in-residence, Luned shared her knowledge and skills with the charity’s beneficiaries at its training and rehabilitation centre in Llandudno. The artwork created explored some of the veterans’ favourite pastimes, such as music and sport.

Nadia Wazera, Art & Craft Instructor at Blind Veterans UK, says: “The week captured the imagination of staff and veterans alike. The atmosphere was energetic and full of laughter.

2 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, Events, fundraising, Health, Veterans, Welfare

Join military charity for a knit and natter

A local military charity is inviting Worcester residents to a morning of coffee, scrummy cake and chatter.

Blind Veterans UK, the charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting people to attend a coffee morning to find out more about the work it does in the community. The charity is also hoping to encourage guests to get involved as either a volunteer or as part of its Poppy Field Project.

2 October 2017

Turn to Starboard

Challenge, fundraising, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Veterans celebrate end of gruelling 8-week round-Britain sailing expedition

A tall ship emerged from the mist into Falmouth Harbour on Sunday (Oct 1) as a crew of injured veterans marked an emotional conclusion to a gruelling round-Britain sailing expedition.

Seventeen military veterans celebrated the completion of the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge – a 2000-nautical-mile voyage by finishing at Port Pendennis. Hardy participants had endured ferocious weather conditions – including menacing waves and wild gusts of up to 40 knots – in what organisers described as being ‘a challenge like no other’.

The return of the 92-foot long tall ship to Falmouth, where the challenge began on August 5, signaled the end of an epic marathon that has taken them to 15 ports across 3 countries.

2 October 2017

Veterans Scotland

Conference, Event, Research, Veterans, Welfare

Media Statement – Armed Forces and Veterans Champions Gathering

Monday 2nd October sees Armed Forces and Veterans Champions from across Scotland meeting in Glasgow City Chambers to consider matters affecting members of the Armed Forces and Veterans Community. Champions from Local Authorities, NHS Scotland, Police Scotland, the Department of Work and Pensions, the Scottish Prison Service and Skills Development Scotland are attending, as well as representatives from many of the ex-Service and other charities. It is expected that in the region of 150 people will attend this third Annual Gathering.

The Scottish Government’s Veterans Secretary, Mr Keith Brown MSP, will present the keynote speech and will be followed by Maj Gen Bob Bruce, General Officer Scotland, who will provide an overview of the Armed Forces laydown in Scotland.

29 September 2017

Walking With The Wounded

Campaign, fundraising, Veterans

Walking With The Wounded’s #DoughnutLickYourLips

There are only a couple of days left to take on the #DoughnutLickYourLips challenge and raise vital finds for military charity Walking With The Wounded this September.

1. Video yourself attempting to eat a doughnut without licking your lips!
2. Post video to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Your post must be public to be counted, and you must include #DoughnutLickYourLips in the caption.
3. Nominate 3 friends to take on the challenge too!

29 September 2017

Walking With The Wounded

Event, fundraising, Veterans, Welfare

Supporters drinks evenings and Walking Home For Christmas roadshow

Come and say hello and learn more

As part of the launch of our Walking Home For Christmas campaign this year we’re hosting a mini tour for supporters to come and join us for informal drinks at Be At One bars across the country in October.

Click here to sign up for the free evenings which are taking place in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Norwich and London.

29 September 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 nominations deadline extended by 3 days – to midnight Tuesday 3rd October, by popular demand!

Have you nominated someone you know who supports the Armed Forces Community?

Soldiering On Awards nominations were declared Open in July and we are delighted to see lots of nominations coming in.

Have you submitted your nomination for a deserving person, team or business yet? If not, get started now! Register your nomination on our simple on line nomination system here Soldiering On Awards Nominations Once registered you can revisit and update and amend your nomination until you decide it is completed and ready to submit.

29 September 2017

The Not Forgotten

Veterans, Visit, Welfare

NFA Contributes To New Exhibition At Blenheim Palace

The Not Forgotten Association is delighted to be involved in the latest exciting exhibition run by the Blenheim Art Foundation. Entitled ‘SOFTER: Jenny Holzer at Blenheim Palace’, this solo exhibition by the renowned American artist addresses our military and political history in relation to themes of power, conflict and activism. The exhibition opened on September 28th and runs until December 31st at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

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