As we enter the season of remembrance, a poignant and significant event is set to take place in Kilkeel from November 7th to 9th. The “We Will Remember Them” Operation Banner exhibition stands as a powerful testament to the recognition of Home Service Regiments, particularly the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) and the Royal Irish Regiment […]
Read More… Honouring Sacrifice and Service: The ‘We Will Remember’ Operation Banner Exhibition 2023
For the latest Northern Ireland Veterans October Newsletter please click here The latest edition of the Northern Ireland Veterans Newsletter is a must-read for anyone interested in the latest news, updates on services, and inspiring veterans’ stories. This quarterly publication is a valuable resource for veterans and their families, providing them with a platform to […]
The Armed Forces Covenant means different things for many different people. For some it is making sure that we are treated fairly, for others it is about the recognition of service, but ultimately the Armed Forces Covenant is legislated to prevent disadvantage for those serving or who have served in the Armed Forces Community. This […]
Read More… Preventing Disadvantage – The Armed Forces in the Community Conference 2023
SESWN (Serving and Ex Serving Womens Network) was created by a group of like minded people who had a vision to connect women from both serving and ex serving backgrounds, living in NI, with the aim to build a support system and ensure that no serving, or ex serving woman struggles within her personal or […]
Read More… Ladies Assemble! Connecting together through the Serving & Ex Serving Women’s Network NI
Produced quarterly by the Northern Ireland Veterans Support Office, click here for the latest edition of the Northern Ireland Veterans Newlsetter. Keeping you updated of what has been happening in the veteran community over the last 4 months. […]
Read More… Read All About It! – Veterans’ Newsletter July 2023 Edition – Out Now
On Monday, the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office hosted a memorable Afternoon Tea at Royal Hillsborough Castle & Gardens to celebrate and mark the 50th Anniversary of the Greenfinches. The occassion allowed for former colleagues and friends to be reunited in the first of its kind celebration to be held, in special recognistion of the […]
This year Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day took place in Larne on Saturday 17 June 23. Armed Forces Day has been observed on the last Saturday of June since its inception, with Armed Forces Day in Northern Ireland taking place the Saturday prior. Formerly known as Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day was established as an […]
The first employment fair to take place in Northern Ireland with a Veteran and Ex Service person target audience happened on 5 April 2023, with another jobs fair on its way due to take place on 6 June 2023 at the Europa Hotel in Belfast. The first Service Leaver event of its kind in Northern […]
On Wednesday the 17 May 23, and announcement was made by the Government to a one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015. Information provided from: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP – Published 17 May 2023 Widows of serving personnel who […]
This year will be the first time for many, across the United Kingdom, to witness the Coronation of a new Monarch. An historical, ceremonial and important occasion that brings communities together, and showcases yet again the military at its best in the performance of ceremonial duties. As a nation, we have observed, over the past […]