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December 2011

HRH The Princess Royal praises Alabaré’s work with veterans 15th Dec 2011
Tell Us Once Programme - Newsletter 2 15th Dec 2011
Mentorn Media in appeal for Afghanistan Veterans 15th Dec 2011
Veterans World Issue 22 12th Dec 2011
Working together for Yuvaraj 08th Dec 2011
Big Step Forward for Veterans Housing Project 08th Dec 2011
Latest Videocast now live - Don Goldie looks at the history of the Veterans Welfare Service, tracing it's origins from the First World War 06th Dec 2011
Escape the winter blues and visit IWM Duxford for free! 06th Dec 2011
WWII Genealogy Television Series – ARMY VETERANS 06th Dec 2011
WWII Genealogy Television Series – ROYAL NAVY VETERANS 06th Dec 2011
WWII Genealogy Television Series – RAF VETERANS 06th Dec 2011
Pathfinder Magazine Issued 06th Dec 2011

November 2011

S.S.A.F.A. Forces Help Caernarfonshire Branch appeals for volunteers 30th Nov 2011
Transfer your skills to Civvy Street with LifeWorks 30th Nov 2011
Transport for London - Discount Tickets for Adults 17th Nov 2011
Charities sign up for new information hub If you support veterans, have SPVA got your details ? 17th Nov 2011
Charity Hub Podcast 17th Nov 2011
What do you know about a wearing a poppy? 10th Nov 2011
BBC Two Culture Show – Art for Heroes is due out Friday 11 November at 19.00hrs 10th Nov 2011
Call goes out for applications for Heroes Return 2 10th Nov 2011
Winners of National Memorial Arboretum's photographic competition revealed 10th Nov 2011
Army Families Federation - The AFF Journal team is already planning for the first edition of 2012 - and we need your help! 10th Nov 2011
Alabaré Portsmouth & Gosport Home for Veterans officially open 08th Nov 2011
Under Payment of State Pension with Unemployability Supplement 08th Nov 2011
'Connect - the bi-annual publication of the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). 08th Nov 2011
Inside Right – Football and Service charities working united for veterans 08th Nov 2011
Dedicated mental health support for South West veterans 08th Nov 2011
Erskine recruits new trustees for Board 08th Nov 2011
New Web Pages help veterans in prison 08th Nov 2011
Desperately seeking - British army personnel who have experience of studying at higher education 08th Nov 2011
Channel 4 and Crackit Productions is looking for inspirational people who have dedicated a lot of time to helping others 08th Nov 2011
HM Forces War Widows Discounted Rail Cards
From 1 November 2010 the price of the Railcard will be £15.00
07th Nov 2011
Veterans to Wear Malaysia Medal Officially for First Time 07th Nov 2011

October 2011

Veterans to Wear Malaysia Medal Officially for First Time 27th Oct 2011
"LET'S VET TOGETHER" An Invitation to a project part funded by The Big Lottery Fund
27th Oct 2011
Latest Podcast 2 - StartHere 18th Oct 2011
Erskine appoints new Chief Executive 12th Oct 2011
Read the latest edition of Pathfinder Magazine 12th Oct 2011
Trade skills 4U team up with Royal British Legion to help retrain Ex-Forces Personnel 12th Oct 2011
BFBS and celebrities ,including David Beckham and Keith Lemon, get together to help military charities ! 12th Oct 2011
Radio 4 appeals to former squatters to come forward 12th Oct 2011
If you don’t know where to start…StartHere! Latest SPVA Podcasts focus on online information service 12th Oct 2011
Latest Podcast - StartHere 11th Oct 2011

Marco Pierre White launches a bakery to help homeless ex-Servicemen

07th Oct 2011

Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards Finalists Announced

07th Oct 2011

September 2011

Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards Finalists Announced

27th Sept 2011
Armed Forces online mental health forum launched - A Defence Policy and Business news article.
27th Sept 2011
SPVA and Tell Us Once join forces to offer a birth and bereavement Service for service personnel and veterans 27th Sept 2011
Poppies in fashion at Royal Scots Club 22th Sept 2011
Royal Army Dental Corps relocates memorial stone to the National Memorial Arboretum 20th Sept 2011
Thousands of motorcyclists will pay their respects to UK Armed Forces with Ride
to the Wall
20th Sept 2011
Ride to the Wall 2011 at the National Memorial Arboretum 19th Sept 2011
A Bridge Too Far - Lottery Honours WWII - Heroes 67 Years on From Market Garden. 08th Sept 2011
Armstong and Miller Help BFBS Radio Launch New Website 06th Sept 2011
New CTP Website Launched 05th Sept 2011
The Erskine Chrismas Cracker 05th Sept 2011

August 2011

“With Pride” – The Official Rugby for Heroes World Cup Anthem 2011 - Song Launch for Rugby & Military Charity 31st Aug 2011
New project for Veterans with infants. 31st Aug 2011
The Extreme Engineering Behind the BFBS 31st Aug 2011
Special service in honour of Army Apprentices to be held at the National Memorial Arboretum 30th Aug 2011
Antiques Roadshow to feature the National Memorial Arboretum in unique “Remembrance” recording 26th Aug 2011
Master Mariner raises record amount for Scotland ’s veterans 26th Aug 2011
Film Screening about the AIR WAR at The Polish centre Hammersmith 26th Aug 2011
Reminder regarding the roadwork's starting on September 5th 2011 25th Aug 2011
Special service in honour of Army Apprentices to be held at the National Memorial Arboretum 24th Aug 2011
Harry's Arctic Heroes  
Stephen will be put through his paces to raise money for Scotland ’s veterans 24th Aug 2011
We'll Meet Again - The Spirit of the Forties 23rd Aug 2011
Forcesline - Something on your mind ? 18th Aug 2011
Lottery Honours POW Heroes 66 Years on from VJ Day 18th Aug 2011
Community Covenant Grant scheme launched 18th Aug 2011
Rangers Charity Foundation Announces Partnerships for 2011/12 Veteran’s Charity Erskine Named as Community Partner 05th Aug 2011
BAE Donate to Erskine 02nd Aug 2011

July 2011

Walk the walk and raise funds for Erskine at The Sandwalk 2011 28th July 2011
News Release- Think before you share 26th July 2011
Think before you share - How an MOD campaign is helping the Armed Forces Community stay safe online 26th July 2011
Portsmouth & Gosport Home for Veterans to open in August 25th July 2011
Calling D-Day and Normandy Veterans – An appeal by Lion Television 25th July 2011
The Officers' Association Strategic Review 14th July 2011
From Detroit to Erskine 14th July 2011
Camp Sandbostel Memorial Site 13th July 2011
The Belfast & County Down Railway Museum Trust – Special Tribute To Our Armed Forces 13th July 2011
Eyes Front ! Erskine Host Nostalgic Night with Isla St Clair 13th July 2011
Catterick School in bid to win new £30,000 playground 12th July 2011
Veterans Contact Point – Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council 12th July 2011
National Campaign to Reduce War Memorial Theft 12th July 2011
Veterans' Organisations Merge to Create UK-Wide Poppy Charity 11th July 2011
British Forces ‘Bedside’ Service 11th July 2011
Dunkirk & D-Day Veterans Annual Cruise on the River Thames 4th September 2011 7th July 2011
WWII Veterans for New BBC History Series 5th July 2011

June 2011

Winston's Wish supports bereaved children of military families
28th June 2011
Veterans First Point Ayrshire launched 24th June 2011
House of Commons Armed Forces Day photo exhibition opens 24th June 2011
Blind Heroes Week 20-26 June 2011 23th June 2011
Simon Weston Launches the 30th Anniversary Commemorative Year of the Falklands Conflict & the 30th Anniversary Logo. 23th June 2011
Celebrating Armed Forces Week – Alabaré’s support for veterans continues 20th June 2011
£100,000 DONATION TO HELP BLIND SERVICEMEN 20th June 2011
War Pensions Statistics, 31 March 2011 20th June 2011
National Memorial Arboretum hosts special programme of events to commemorate Armed Forces Day 20th June 2011
News Release - Armed Forces Day 2011 Podcast 15th June 2011
Armed Forces Day 2011 Podcast 15th June 2011
Bringing the Boys Home 14th June 2011
Troops to Party in the Park with Rod Stewart 14th June 2011
Downing Street Celebrates Legion’s 90th Anniversary 14th June 2011
Latest Podcast - Veterans World Issue 20 13th June 2011
Show your support ! Armed Forces Day 13th June 2011
Reservists wear uniforms with pride 13th June2011
Gordon Highlanders march Speyside Way in aid of Scotland ’s veterans 09th June2011

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation Campaigner Awards 2011 – Apply Now!

09th June2011
WARNING OVER BANK CARD SCAM INVOLVING ELDERLY VETERANS 09th June2011
Veterans World - Issue 20 07th June2011
Manchester Charity Launches Mental Health Service For Veterans 06th June2011
MOD Online Security Campaign 2nd June 2011
Free Carvery Meals for Heroes 2nd June 2011
Our War - BBC Three Series Begins 7th June
2nd June 2011

May 2011

One of Britain’s oldest charities has merged with leading military charity SSAFA Forces Help 31st May 2011
Alabaré extends help for veterans to Portsmouth 31st May 2011
Football Foundation – Inside Right 25th May 2011

Two nations unite to help blind veterans

25th May 2011
WAAF Veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum 2010 23th May 2011
Helpline - bank holiday weekend closure 23th May 2011
BENEFITS AND MONEY ADVICE SERVICE - Working in partnership, making a difference  23th May 2011
70th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete 23th May 2011
Burton ATC cadet meets RAF helicopter heroine at the National Memorial Arboretum 23th May 2011
Livingston flock of sheep ‘Go Purple’ in support of country’s veterans 23th May 2011
News Release - From Tudor times to present day Latest SPVA video looks at the history of the War Pension Scheme. 19th May 2011
Arboretum looks to the past, present and future as 10th Anniversary is celebrated 19th May 2011
ST DUNSTAN’S LLANDUDNO CENTRE BOOSTED BY £2.6 MILLION DONATION 19th May 2011
Gordon Highlanders announce demonstrations to raise funds for veterans 19th May 2011
Royal British Legion Riders Branch 19th May 2011
SPVA Videocast Live Today - The War Pension Scheme 18th May 2011
Help the Hampshire Economic Military Partnership by completing their research survey 11th May 2011
Erskine Bikers Meet............Again 10th May 2011
COBSEO Announces the Publication of its 2011 Directory of Members COBSEO 10th May 2011
Launch of new national lifestyle exhibition for people with limb impairments 10th May 2011
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Communications Toolkit - UPDATED 10th May 2011
Improved Armed Forces Compensation Scheme comes into effect - MoD Website Information 10th May 2011
AFCS Toolkit Podcast 1 - First podcast explaining the changes to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 09th May 2011
AFCS Toolkit Podcast 2 - Clare Ellis interviews the Army’s Pay Colonel, Colonel Fiona Gardner to find out more about the changes 09th May 2011
AFCS Toolkit Podcast 3 - information on the changes to time limits and further information routes.

09th May 2011

April 2011

Memorial to Bletchley Park's Codebreakers 27th April 2011
RAF Benevolent Fund donates to Veterans Outreach Support Service 15th April 2011
Scholarships for Bereaved Children - Families of Service personnel killed on active duty will benefit from publicly funded higher education scholarships 15th April 2011
Put your best foot forward for war heroes by signing up to the Edinburgh Marathon 15th April 2011
VAPC Press Release - Regional Support for Armed Forces Community SPVA Podcast finds out the latest details on new network launched . 12th April 2011
VAPC Podcast - Clare Ellis interviews Tony Phillips, Chairman of the Yorkshire and Humber Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee 12th April 2011
Living Made Easy Website 11th April 2011
The Royal Caledonian Schools Trust (commonly referred to as “The Caley “) aims to help young Scots reach their full educational potential. 23rd March 2011

March 2011

Veterans World Issue 19 23rd March 2011
Latest Podcast - Veterans World Issue 19 23rd March 2011
Armed Forces Day 2011 – grants for event organisers 18th March 2011
Hush Farms – Helping former service heroes “move forward with a renewed purpose" 17th March 2011
Riverside ECHG – Accomodation Services For Single Service Leavers 16th March 2011
ITV1’s hit show, Dinner Date is looking for more single people! 14th March 2011
New 24-Hour Veteran Support Helpline launched today

14th March 2011
Jim Jeffries encourages Heart of Midlothian FC supporters to ‘Zip It’ in aid of veterans 09th March 2011
Official Opening of Erskine'e New Garden Centre and Vanishing Willows Cafe 09th March 2011
Concert for Heroes set to raise vital funds for care of Scotland ’s veterans. 09th March 2011
Polish Veterans Minister visits War Heroes and Presents Medals at Devon's " Little Poland 07th March 2011


February 2011

MOD Agency wins major U.S, award for its Joint Personnel Administration System for the UK Armed Forces 25th February 2011
Veterans Welfare Centres roll out completed Latest SPVA podcast looks at support for veterans at a local level. 17th February 2011
Veterans Welfare Service Podcast 17th February 2011
History of the Military Corrective Training Centre request for information 16th February 2011
Alabaré – a charity expanding to meet the needs of struggling veterans 10th February 2011
The Erskine Veterans Rose 10th February 2011
Home Shield - Norfolk 09th February 2011

January 2011

Regional Driving Assessment Centre 31st January 2011
CHANNEL 4 - Think your special ? 27th January 2011
Erskine Minibus Donation 17th January 2011
SPEAR – An established charity working with the homeless in London 17th January 2011
DecAid charity appeal honoured by Royal Patronage 17th January 2011
Zip Slide your way to raising funds for veterans with the Erskine Zip Slide 14th January 2011
Alabaré to support Armed Forces leavers across Salisbury Plain 13th January 2011
Customer Satisfaction Survey 2010/11 10th January 2011

News Release - Agency Urges Veterans to Have Their Say on Support Services

05th January 2011

December 2010

Club Together Magazine – Update 21st December 2010

Veterans World 18 Podcast Don Goldie talks to Clare Ellis about the latest edition of Veterans World

15th December 2010
Veterans World Issue 18 - December 2010 14th December 2010
Prime Minister commends Armed Forces at SSAFA Forces Help event at 10 Downing Street 10th December 2010
Afghanistan based soldiers go the distance this Christmas for SSAFA Forces Help 09th December 2010
Pants for Christmas 09th December 2010
SPVA Videocast
In the latest edition of ‘Veterans Today’, presenter Don Goldie takes viewers on a tour of Ilford Park Polish Home
08th December 2010
News Release - Ilford Park.  Retaining a Pole position in Devon 08th December 2010
Erskine - Tree of Honour 07th December 2010

November 2010

Big partnership moves forward for 35 million forces in mind trust 17th November 2010
Online tribute books remember the fallen of Iraq and Afganistan 17th November 2010
Garden designer Kate Gould joins forces with horticultural therapy charity 11th November 2010
HM Forces War Widows Discounted Rail Cards
From 1 November 2010 the price of the Railcard will be £15.00
9th November 2010
Alabare Bristol Home for Veterans to open this month 9th November 2010
Combined Services teams play in support of The Royal British Legion 9th November 2010
Alabare joins forces with artist at Salisbury Exhibition 6th November 2010
Cruse podcast - This SPVA podcast gives an update on the Cruse Bereavement Care Project. 4th November 2010
Looking behind the headlines - Latest SPVA Podcast Looks at Bereavment Care 4th November 2010
Roll Call for Ex-Service Personnel ! – Supporting Veteran Offenders 3rd November 2010
Erskine Annual Christmas Cracker 2nd November 2010
The RAF Association supports Alabare’s work with veterans in Bristol 01st November
Celebrity Chef Nick Nairn to treat Erskine visitors 02nd November

October 2010

SPVA gets blogging - Using social media to spread the news 27st October 2010
New Youth Support for Families at RAF Lossiemouth 21st October 2010
Phones for Heroes Appeal - Recycling mobile phones 21st October 2010
Strategic Defence and Security Review 19th October 2010
TRBL and SPVA "Attract" Attention from Service Families with Launch of New Fridge Magnet. 19th October 2010
COLDITZ- THE LEGEND 19th October 2010

Fromelles Project Podcast
About the work of the Commission and the continued search for relatives of those who died in Battle at Fromelles.

13th October 2010
Honouring the fallen Fromelles the search continues . 13th October 2010
Are you game to help our wounded heroes?  12th October 2010
Houses For Heroes 12th October 2010
First Mallard March Invitation, The Netherlands 12th October 2010
SPVA Videocast
Don Goldie looks at the work of th MoD's Historic Casework team and their contribution to the widely publicised Fromelles Project.
11th October 2010
Video casts an eye on history 11th October 2010
Servicemen can re-visit battle sites with Heroes Return II 07th October 2010
The Soldiers perform special Bishops Park gig for Fulham veterans 06th October 2010

September 2010

TRAVELAID SCOTLAND 28th Sept 2010
New guidance to help GPs support veterans healthcare 22nd Sept 2010
Heartfelt Thanks: RAF Benevolent Fund presents messages of thanks to veterans on Battle of Britain 70th anniversary 22nd Sept 2010
Veterans World Issue 17 21st Sept 2010

Veterans World 17 Podcast - Don Goldie talks to Senior Media Advisor Laurie Manton about the re-vamped format of Veterans World

21st Sept 2010
Alabaré – A charity that is meeting the growing needs of homeless and vulnerable veterans  

August 2010

Age Scotland and Poppy Scotland Launch New Guide for Older Veterans 13th Aug 2010
Website boosts veterans support on 65th anniversary of victory in world war II 13th Aug 2010
65th Anniversary of VJ Day 11th Aug 2010
Big Lottery Fund Heroes Return 2 11th Aug 2010
Clitheroe Youth Roll of Honour 11th Aug 2010
Not just for decoration - SPVA Videocast looks at the MOD Medal Office 04th Aug 2010
AFCS Podcast - Don Goldie and Clare Ellis give the latest update on the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Review 03rd Aug 2010

July 2010

New Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery at Fromelles in Northern France 21st July 2010
Club Together 12th July 2010
Are you an Armed Forces veteran aged 60 ? Could you be eligible for a Service Pension ? 06th July 2010

June 2010

Public invited to dedication ceremony 25th June 2010
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to attend Cardiff Armed Forces Day 2010 13th June 2010
SPVA embraces Social Media 10th June 2010

Good News! SPVA now has a blog. In it, we will be sharing news about the Agency, highlighting topics that might be of interest to you and telling you more about some of our services.  Click here to follow the blog http://servicepersonnelandveteransagency.blogspot.com/

03rd June 2010

May 2010

MOD Agency Wins Top Awards For Forces Pay and Personnel Services 27th May 2010
Veterans in the frame. SPVA launches first videocast. 19th May 2010

April 2010

FA Offers 400 tickets for troops for FA Cup Semi Finals 06th April 2010
About Turn CIC & Forces for Good Groups 06th April 2010
Injured Marine joins Phil Packer’s marathon effort 06th April 2010
£2 million for veterans' mental health services
02nd April 2010

March 2010

Contributors required for "My War" Documentary 31st March 2010
'History Boy' Dan Snow, calls on Friends of the Forces to step forward 31st March 2010
Military veterans and Premier League stars announce major new project 31st March 2010
The UK State Pension is changing 31st March 2010
Armed Forces Pensions Included in Housing Benefit Disregard 30th March 2010
Pension rates to be maintained 29th March 2010
Special Facilities for Veterans at RAF Waddington Air Show 25th March 2010
AAJLR Reunion 23rd March 2010
RAF Benevolent Fund Makes Special Donation to Spinal Injuries Association 22rd March 2010
Isle of Man announces interim Reciprocal Health Agreement with UK 19th March 2010
First Welfare Pathway project opens in Scotland 17th March 2010
Be the Boss – new help for veterans setting up a business 15th March 2010
Army parade in Southend 12th March 2010
Big Back-Up For Former Forces Moving Into 'Civvy Street' 08th March 2010
Attention WWII veterans (and their families) who served in the Netherlands 05th March 2010
BBC Appeal for Dunkirk Veterans 05th March 2010
250 Welsh Guards Launch Armed Forces Day 04th March 2010

February 2010

Ideal Home Show supports The Soldiers’ Charity to raise £100,000 26th February 2010
Soldier On! – specialist recruitment and employment services 26th February 2010
Bereaved children from military families need 'hope for the future', says leading childhood bereavement charity. 19th February 2010
Poles Apart - SPVA provides home comforts for WWII allies 19th February 2010
RAF BENEVOLENT FUND MAKES SPECIAL DONATION TO 'NOT FORGOTTEN' ASSOCIATION
18th February 2010
Arsenal Football Club is offering a 20% discount of normal prices to Service Personnel and Veterans (and their families).  17th February 2010
Opportunity to visit HMS Gay Archer 16th February 2010
Tickets for Troops – Chelsea v Inter Milan 16 March 2010 16th February 2010
SSAFA Marks 125 Years of Service to Troops 16th February 2010
AFCS Review Outcome 10th February 2010
Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo 09th February 2010
FAB Holidays give bereaved forces families a welcome break 09th February 2010
Association of Wrens 1920-2010 05th February 2010
Regular Forces Employment Association - 125th Anniversary 05th February 2010
Appeal from Brunel University - Catheter study for people with spinal cord injury' 04th February 2010
SPVA to cast its net wider 04th February 2010

January 2010

Holidays for Heroes 27th January 2010
Moneymadeclear (new website link) – advice on help with fuel costs 25th January 2010
Veterans World Latest Issue 14th January 2010

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