Veteran Alex Prepares For A Career In Construction
Launchpad’s Avondale House resident Alex Rowe has stepped up his search for employment and is destined for a career in the construction industry after successfully completing his City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering. Alex, 48,...
Scottish Veterans Awards 2022 – Winners Revealed
The 2022 Scottish Veterans Awards sponsored by Joint Force Alba took place at the Village Hotel, Edinburgh on Wednesday April 27. It proved to be another motivational and emotional evening, showcasing some outstanding stories of success and dedication from the...
Joint Force Alba Looks Forward To The Scottish Veterans Awards
The Scottish Veterans Awards takes place tomorrow in Edinburgh and Pathfinder International magazine caught up with founder and owner of Joint Force Alba, Emma Davies, the main sponsor for this year’s awards for her take on the forthcoming event… You are the main...
SSAFA Springs A Pleasant Surprise On South Atlantic Veteran
It was Geoffrey Chaucer who first put into writing the idea of “Better late than never”, and for Falklands Conflict veteran Ernie Malt (75), waiting 40 years for his South Atlantic Medal proves the adage right. Guided by volunteers of South West Durham Division of...
Occupational Therapy Students Give Veterans A Boost
A recipe book, activity box and a regular walking group are just some of the new activities established by two students for veterans living at Launchpad’s Avondale House in Newcastle. Year 3 students, Olivia Lumsden and Jay Motherwell have completed a 10-week...
