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Blind Veterans UK reconnect two WWII veterans virtually
23 Aug 2021
Two blind veterans who served on the same ship during WWII have been reconnected by our charity during lockdown.
![HMS Campania Ship sailing through the sea](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/vozeg0fa/microsoftteams-image.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran competes in national bowls competition
23 Aug 2021
A blind veteran is awarded runner-up in a national bowls competition for those with a visual impairment.
![Blind veteran Steve standing with his hands on his hips, proudly wearing a national bowls medal](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ivmde21c/steve-gill-with-his-medal.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.54697464830693887,0.49227374609846875&mode=crop)
Our Residential Care Manager is awarded British Empire Medal
23 Aug 2021
Blanche was awarded a British Empire Medal for her outstanding work leading the care at our Brighton centre.
![Photo of Blanche, Residential Care Manager, smiling and standing in front of Brighton centre](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/td4cc2oj/bem-20.jpeg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.37907574441226027,0.42562350215592809&mode=crop)
Blind veteran completes 270-mile walking challenge
19 Jul 2021
An 80-year-old blind veteran walked 270 miles virtually, while fundraising for our charity.
![Blind veteran Ron wearing a Blind Veterans UK t-shirt](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/xc0bnjge/ron-russell.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.17475271174057214,0.51083661936823432&mode=crop)
Blind veteran walks 100 laps ahead of 100th birthday
19 Jul 2021
Inspired by Captain Tom, a blind veteran walks 100 laps ahead of her 100th birthday to raise funds for our charity.
![Blind veteran Nancy raises her arm in celebration of completing 100th lap](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/x14p1jwn/nancy-walk-1.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.31385301182307795,0.51226613858622738&mode=crop)
Blind veteran Bill teaches woodturning during lockdown
18 Jun 2021
Bill joined other veterans virtually to get involved with woodturning during lockdown.
![Screenshot taken from a Teams call with a group of blind veterans](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/vqdbhtcw/woodturning-group-teams-call.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran taking on Brighton Half Marathon to give back
11 Jun 2021
A blind veteran we supported is taking on the Brighton Half Marathon to raise funds for our charity.
![Blind veteran Andy and his guide, smiling, wearing Blind Veterans UK running tops](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/iu5g0d0u/andy-leitch-left-with-his-guide-wayne-larkin-right-during-the-2020-london-marathon.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.20858760479749114,0.51775613009446786&mode=crop)
Blind Veterans UK relocating iconic centre after 80 years
10 Jun 2021
Blind Veterans UK is moving from our iconic training and rehabilitation centre in East Sussex after 80 years.
![A group of blind veterans seated on a wall, smiling in front of a sign that reads "Lest We Forget"](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/aufjknxp/18193_carole-sharp_-tony-harbour_-simon-brown-and-keith-ott_01_05_2017.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.35838434591580837,0.49141323792486585&mode=crop)
Carers Week 2021: making caring visible and valued
8 Jun 2021
Carers Week marks a time to highlight the challenges carers face and celebrate their amazing contributions.
![Blind veteran using an magnifier to read, with Community Support Worker at his side helping him](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ujjnd3cy/why-partner-with-us.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
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