UPCOMING EVENTS
Fleeting Visit To HMNB Clyde From SSAFA
Representatives of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and its operations in Scotland paid a courtesy call to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde – more commonly known as Faslane – on March 20. While just a fleeting visit, it was an opportunity for Sandra Miller and...
Veterans A Hit At STV
© Jamie Williamson, all rights reserved Erskine Veterans were given the VIP treatment as they gained behind-the-scenes access to STV’s studios in Glasgow. News anchor John Mackay and weatherman Sean Batty rolled out the red carpet as the Veterans got an insider’s look...
Rallying The Public Ahead Of D-Day 80th Anniversary
With less than 80 days to go until the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Royal British Legion is calling on the public to commemorate the Normandy campaign; a major turning point in the Second World War that led to the eventual liberation of Western Europe....
D-Day Charity Bike Ride
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has organised a D-Day charity cycle ride starting on the 80th anniversary of D-Day (6th June), visiting landing sites such as Sword Beach, and following the Allied Forces routes into France, accompanied by the historian Christian...
Blind Veterans Take To The Hills
A group of inspirational Sight Scotland Veterans recently ventured up the Cairngorms to participate in a life-changing Winter Skills Course. The veterans, who were extremely apprehensive and nervous before the climb, enjoyed a great couple of days learning...
Scottish Veterans Awards Filming Day 2024
March 13th saw the production company Leek and Potato film the Scottish Veterans Awards amazing shortlisted finalists from within the iconic and historic Edinburgh Castle, sponsored by Gone Solar. This was a FREE to attend day where all the Finalists were...
Free Social Media Training Programme
BFBS Academy has announced the launch of Social Media Specialists, a free course open to the broader military community, including the partners of UK military personnel, veterans, and their partners, offering them the opportunity to upskill in social media...
The Sail Together Programme
Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) have launched an exciting new project to provide free sailing opportunities for young people from serving families across the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Funded by...
Heavy Metal Legend On Stage With Royal Marines Band
The world-famous Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines played their spectacular annual showpiece at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday night for the 52nd year. In front of a packed Royal Albert Hall, the Band – whose members are among the world’s finest...
Exhibition Of Art By Veterans In Prison
The Perth and Kinross branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is excited to announce a new project with veterans inside HMP Perth and HMP Castle Huntly. On Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March at historic St Paul’s Church in Kinross from 10:00am to 3:30pm,...
