Devastating news from our intrepid VA fundraiser in Uzbekistan. Dispatches from the ‘frontline’ report Mildred and Olly injured. Their (almost!) unabridged account of events follows: 19 August: Before I start blabbering, I just want to say that I am on the side of the road, huddled next to a battered and heavily bruised Mildred. Uzbekistan […]
“Mildred is coping well” – and if you’ve forgotten who she is, read on! On July 19th three young men and a former London taxi set off for the capital of Mongolia to raise funds to Veterans Aid. (*See backgound and film at: https://www.veterans-aid.net/11000-mile-mongol-rally-taxi-trip-puts-va-on-the-map/ ) It was never going to be easy but ‘The Idiots Abroad’ […]
A team from Veterans Aid joined Waltham Forest Safer Transport police, the Pump House Museum, Stagecoach, Leyton Garage and TFL to celebrate The Year of the Bus on Friday (15th August). A family Fun Day at the Town Square pulled in crowds from 11am – 3pm to meet members of the Metropolitan Police Safer Transport […]
President and Chairman of Veterans Aid, Brigadier Johnny Rickett CBE, is to step down after 11 years in the role. He has served the charity for 20 years having joined as a Trustee in 1994. Uniquely, he will retain links with the charity that he has served with pride for so many years by becoming […]
Royal Choral Society commemorates the First World War centenary with 2014 Remembrance Sunday performance of Britten’s War Requiem. This landmark performance by The Royal Choral Society at The Royal Albert Hall will be introduced by Angela Rippon. Tickets are available now from The Royal Albert Hall. For further details watch the video above and read the full story HERE. Royal […]
The annual Rugby Coaching Day and Charity Match in support of Veterans Aid is scheduled for 27th August 2014. The event will take place in Hyde Park Ground Taunton, Somerset. The 3 Close Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (3CSLR) Rugby Squad has been invited by Taunton Rugby Football Club to assist with coaching the […]
They’re off ! Three ‘Idiots Abroad’ on the Mongol Rally 2014 – and they are doing it for us. Over the next six weeks the story of this amazing journey will unfold – so check-in regularly for background to the trip, further details, updates, images, interviews and reports – from VA and BFBS. ‘The Idiots Abroad’ – Olly […]
A cocktail party to raise awareness of a unique Remembrance Sunday performance of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, for Veterans Aid, was held at The RAG on 3rd July 2014. The venue was generously offered to the charity by Colonel Brian Carter OBE, the Chairman of the Army and Navy Club. Colonel Carter, said “The […]
“Bugles Calling”, the Sackville Singers’ summer concert is to take place at St Peter’s Church, Ightham, on Sunday 29th June 2014. The money raised through tickets sale will go to Veterans Aid. The Church has been supporting Veterans Aid since 2010 when Colonel the Reverend Richard Whittington, former Rector at St Peter’s and now a […]
Seven members of 105 Logistic Support Squadron located at Canadian Forces Base Suffield, are taking on a 850-mile cycling challenge, from Banff to Edmonton, 4th – 14th July 2014. The main purpose of the exercise is to raise funds and awareness of two charities; Veterans Aid,the major charity for UK veterans in crisis and Soldier […]
