EVENTS
Following on from the success of our poignant acts of Remembrance last year and Poppies To Paddington in 2020, we are making plans for Routes of Remembrance 2023. Communities across the globe are getting involved in sending and transporting wreaths and tributes which will visit poignant and important landmarks and locations connected with honouring those who have served.
Routes of Remembrance 2023 will connect communities, countries, organisations and hundreds of people in special and unique acts of Remembrance. If you would like to be involved, please contact us via email to contact@veteranscharity.org.uk
Back by popular demand!
We are very excited to be bring 'Carols On The Square' to Barnstaple once again!
On Saturday 16th December, there will be fabulous festive entertainment from Tamsin Ball, Appledore Band and Chivenor Military Ladies Choir as well as enormous fun with audience participation!
There will be a cash bar provided by BoxBar Devon as well as snacks and treats.
So, bring your singing (or shouting) voices to The Square in Barnstaple for a great evening of Christmas Cheer!
Funds raised on the night will go to our 'Be A Christmas Hero' appeal.
The Falklands Challenge 2024
Returning for a third successive year, The Falklands Challenge has become a hugely poignant and very popular event which honours those who served in the South Atlantic in 1982.
The 10-mile 'yomp' follows a route along the South West Coast Path from Instow Beach to RMB Chivenor, taking in stunning views and passing through Yelland, Fremington, Bickington, Barnstaple and Heanton before finishing at the memorial garden at RMB Chivenor.
All participants receive a bespoke commemorative medal and those who choose to fundraise and exceed £50, will also receive a free VC Hoodie as a thank you.
Open to all ages and for those unable to make it to North Devon for the live event, there is a virtual option too!
Register at www.veteranscharity.org.uk/falklands
RIDE TO HORSA
5 - 8 September 2024
In September 2024, we will be hosting a very special and poignant cycling event which will honour D-Day Heroes of two different operations; 'Elmira' and 'Coup de Main' and also pay tribute to a remarkable aircraft; the Airspeed Horsa Glider.