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Taking on 5km a day for 80 days to mark VE Day 80
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War
14 Jun 2017
Blind veteran Terry shares his story to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War.
HRH The Countess of Wessex unveils our ‘Victory Over Blindness’ statue
18 Oct 2018
Our patron HRH The Countess of Wessex unveils our ‘Victory Over Blindness’ statue in Manchester.
They also served
12 Sept 2019
The story of the Second World War ‘services subsidiary’ members of Blind Veterans UK, as told by Rob Baker.
Our blind veterans' stories included in new military book
8 May 2021
Glimpses of War: Volume 1 is a compilation of military stories with 50% of royalties donated to our charity.
Our blind veterans' stories feature in military book sequel
28 Oct 2021
Glimpses of War: Volume 2 is a sequel compilation of military stories with 50% of royalties donated to our charity.
Blind veterans reconnect with their history during Remembrance Week
17 Nov 2021
During the week of Remembrance, blind veterans visit our Llandudno centre to help them reconnect with their history.
Military Society release Falklands War book 40 years on
24 May 2022
The British Modern Military History Society commemorate the service of Falklands veterans with a third book.
Blind Veterans UK changes constitution to support those blinded in Ukraine war
20 Jun 2022
A change to our constitution allows us to widen our support, including those who have lost their sight in Ukraine.
Our CEO visits Ukraine to discuss charity support for war blinded
29 Jun 2022
Blind Veterans UK CEO makes first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war.
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