Latest news
Find out all the latest news about Blind Veterans UK, from forthcoming events and fundraising activities to human interest stories and updates on our centres and facilities. You can also find details of current appeals, publications and newsletters.
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Relatives of WWI Veteran visit Blind Veterans UK
Thursday 23 May, 2013
Earlier this month we were visited by Lorraine Harrison, James Richards and Louise Ahmet - three siblings, and relatives of World War One veteran James Pardo Meighen.
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Cardiff man to run in Edinburgh Marathon in honour of fallen soldier
Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Cardiff local, Alan King, plans to run in his first marathon in support of Blind Veterans UK.
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Cardiff born teacher to run Borneo marathon in memory of fallen soldier
Tuesday 21 May, 2013
A Cardiff born teacher is gearing up to run in his very first marathon in memory of two lost friends, one of whom was Captain Stephen Healey of the 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh.
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British and American blind veterans unite and compete in Brighton
Tuesday 21 May, 2013
A group of American blind veterans pitched against a team of Blind Veterans UK members in an archery competition to see who can shoot 75 balloons the fastest!
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Tributes to Blind Veterans UK member John Hind
Monday 20 May, 2013
Sheffield local and Blind Veterans UK member John Hind – who tied the knot aged 85 last year with his 92 year old fiancée – has sadly passed away, age 86, after almost six months of marriage.
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Blind Veterans UK Photography Exhibition
Tuesday 07 May, 2013
Blind Veterans UK photography exhibition in Brighton is now open to the public on all May weekends. Entry is free!
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Chief of Defence Staff officially opens Llandudno centre for blind veterans
Thursday 02 May, 2013
The head of the British Armed Forces - Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen arrived by helicopter in the grounds of Blind Veterans UK’s Llandudno centre.
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Ysgol John Bright students support new intake and Blind Veterans UK
Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Senior students from Ysgol John Bright presented Llandudno charity, Blind Veterans UK, with a cheque for £240 raised from at a school disco.
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Llandudno Air Show
Tuesday 30 April, 2013
The Llandudno Air Show is taking place Saturday 25th May to celebrate the charitable work of Blind Veterans UK!
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BFBS Salisbury Plain Studio Opens
Monday 29 April, 2013
BFBS Salisbury plain studio opens and connects local forces families with Afghanistan
