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Lest We Forget

On 24th September 2018 various members of the various breakfast clubs were afforded the opportunity of tickets to see the highly acclaimed ballet, Lest We Forget at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre by Lt Col Gary Tait MBE.

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Nov

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2018

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Veterans Retreat

On Saturday 25th August 2018, I was invited to meet with Gary Weaving (ex Royal Engineer) of the charity Forgotten Veterans UK regarding his innovative Veterans Basher Retreat Project at Fort Cumberland in Portsmouth. The Basher Retreat officially opens around a planned date at the end of November 2018.

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Nov

16

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Royal Hospital Chelsea

On Friday 7 September 2018 members of various Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs were invited to attend breakfast at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in the esteemed company of the Chelsea Pensioners and the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson MP.

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Nov

13

2018

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CCTV Released Of First World War Tribute Defaced With Paint

Police believe the vandalism is racially aggravated (Picture: West Midlands Police). Police investigating graffiti sprayed near a newly-unveiled war memorial have issued CCTV images of two people at the scene.

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Nov

05

2018

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Recruits don't need to have lived in Britain

Foreign nationals living abroad will be allowed to join Britain's Armed Forces, the government is set to announce. Currently, citizens from Commonwealth countries can only join if they have lived in the UK for five years.

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Oct

30

2018

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Pride Of Britain Awards: The Unsung Heroes Of The British Military

Pride Of Britain Awards: The Unsung Heroes Of The British Military. It was certainly a proud moment for the British military at the Pride of Britain awards last night, which celebrate British people who have acted bravely in challenging situations.

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Oct

25

2018

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Armed Forces told to ignore rank in bid to prevent suicides

Soldiers must report their superiors if they think they are a suicide risk, the first ever suicide prevention booklet given to the armed forces says.The new pocket guide to help armed forces personnel spot and support those who may be struggling with their mental health will be launched on September 4th.

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Oct

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Shock and awe: we've been on front line for years, say women, as Royal Marines open up commando course to all

Women have been allowed to apply for close combat roles in the Royal Marines for the first time, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced, as veterans say the idea of a 'front line' in modern combat is outdated.

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Oct

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2018

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Turkish court convicts former UK soldier

A former soldier with the British army who fought for Kurdish forces against so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria has been given a prison sentence in Turkey, his mother says. Joe Robinson, 25, from Leeds, was arrested while on holiday in 2017 and charged with terrorism offences.

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Oct

25

2018

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Men acquitted after fatal SAS march in Brecon Beacons

Two men overseeing an SAS selection march in which three reservists died have been acquitted of negligence. L/Cpl Edward Maher, 31, L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, and Cpl James Dunsby, 31, died after the trek during which they carried up to 27kg (4st) on their backs on one of the hottest days of 2013.

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Testimonials

Being a founder of Telford AFVBC and Telford Coalport AFVBC. Since we opened our two clubs here we have gone from strength to strength with excellent fun loving clubs and great food by the superb catering staff at both venues. The breakfast clubs as a whole are run by veterans for veterans and…

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Founder Coalport AFVBC

A great friendly family atmosphere and good food. Lovely people sharing stories and supporting each other.

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