Friend Our military veterans are still fighting for the cause

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An item from the folks at the organization formerly known as There But Not There.

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Our military veterans are still fighting for the cause
RBLI are dedicated to supporting our Armed Forces veterans, but the fundraising support doesn’t only come from the public, but the veterans themselves who are still doing what they can to make a difference!

Whether it’s the support we receive from our more senior veterans living in our assisted living facilities, factory workers creating masterpieces at BBMC, or younger veterans raising awareness to help others suffering the effects of mental health and PTSD, RBLI are incredibly grateful to all of our supporters.
Veteran to run 10k a day for PTSD awareness
Meet James; a veteran of the Armed Forces, serving 11 years in the military, and member of the RBLI community. After serving as an infantry soldier with 1st Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment and two tours of Afghanistan, James experienced difficulties with his mental health and PTSD, proceeding to self-medicate with alcohol and, as a result, turning his life upside down.

Since joining RBLI’s ‘Step-In’ programme, James has made life-altering leaps towards his recovery. James has now challenged himself to run 10 kilometres every day during the month of March, resulting in the launch of James’ Journey – a campaign to raise awareness and funds to support others suffering the effects of mental health and PTSD.
DONATE TO JAMES’ JOURNEY
Royal Marine Veterans raise over £2,000 at Tesco
For the past two weekends, Royal Marine veterans, George (pictured) and David have been at different local Tesco branches, raising awareness and fundraising in aid of RBLI. The two Tommy Club Champions eagerly volunteered to help raise money for our great cause and we are extremely proud of them for raising an incredible amount of over £2,000!

But George and David haven’t stopped there! If you’re out doing the weekly shop at Grove Green Tesco in Weavering, Maidstone, today or tomorrow, you may well spot the two veterans collecting donations and selling some of our iconic Tommy Club products! Be sure to stop by and say hello!
Queen’s Green Canopy plaques now available!
RBLI is delighted to supply plaques on behalf of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) – a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, by inviting people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.

Each plaque is available in two different sizes, and made from high-quality and recyclable Corten steel by our Armed Forces veterans. This means that your purchase goes towards the worthy cause of helping to create jobs for those who have served in the military.
BUY YOUR PLAQUE TODAY
Kellogg’s generously donate cereal to RBLI veterans
A huge thank you to Kellogg’s for their generous donation of delicious cereal for the veterans supported on RBLI’s Village. Thanks to the wonderful donations and support we receive from organisations such as Kellogg’s, we support hundreds of veterans to get back on their feet and regain their independence – just like Steve (pictured), who joined the First Battalion Welsh Guards in 1977.

Steve served in Northern Ireland, Falklands, Canada and Belize before leaving in 1989 due to suffering severe injuries following the bombing of Sir Galahad during the Falklands War. Steve had difficulties getting back to civilian life, but with the help of RBLI, he now works as a Team Leader at Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, and explains that he now has “a new purpose in life”.
LISTEN TO STEVE’S STORY
Thank you so much for your ongoing support for RBLI.
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A Return To In-Person Events! See GEN David Petraeus This March

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Read the CWGC’s latest newsletter

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A newsletter from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Welcome to the CWGC’s latest newsletter.

Durban Stellawood Storm Repairs • A different kind of Valentine • European visitor centres reopened • Join the CWGF

Our work to restore Durban Stellawood Cemetery following storm damage has been completed by our team in South Africa. The team used the opportunity to make several important conservation and changes to the site. They used their specialist knowledge of Horticulture to implement a sustainable planting scheme full of indigenous plant and tree species appropriate for the local climate at Durban.
The works also included the installation of a borehole water supply and water irrigation system.

This, in combination with a drought resistant, indigenous horticultural planting scheme, will provide a sustainable, self sufficient water supply that will reduce the use of local municipality potable water, a precious resource for the local area.
Read more on the CWGC website
A different kind of Valentine

At this time of year thoughts for many turn towards a specific day in the middle of the month – Valentine’s Day. But did you know that there is a World War Two tank which carries the name Valentine? Scott Smith uncovers the story of this vehicle and some of the service personnel who served in them and are commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
CWGC European visitor centres reopenedFollowing our usual winter closures, our European visitor centres are ready to welcome you back to our sites. Both The CWGC Experience in Beaurains, France, and the Ieper Information Centre in Belgium are open. Both centres are great places to learn more about our work in Europe and around the world as well as discovering more information about our sites in France and Belgium.
Join the CWGF

Through education and outreach to arts and heritage projects, the CWGF (Commonwealth War Graves Foundation) engages people around the world to help keep the stories of the fallen alive. By Joining the CWGF you help our programme of activity whilst benefitting from exclusive membership offers.

Become a member today! 
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The Royal Navy’s war on trees

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An item from the Legion Magazine.

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The Royal Navy’s war on trees

The Royal Navy’s war on trees

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

For almost two centuries through the American Revolution, the War of 1812, wars with France, wars with Spain and dozens of other wars, conquests and explorations, Britannia ruled the waves thanks largely to the mighty oak.

At the zenith of Horatio Nelson’s navy in the late-1700s into the 1800s, it took about 4,000 oak trees, or up to 40 hectares of forest, to build a single 100-gun ship of the line. That’s equivalent to 3,750 city blocks of optimum-density oak forest for a vessel that, on average, sailed for 12 years.

 

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Military Milestones
The Battle over the fiords of Norway

Robert Shankland and the Victoria Cross

STORY BY SHARON ADAMS

Robert Shankland was a Canadian hero who served in both world wars and earned the Victoria Cross.

Shankland was born in Scotland but emigrated to Winnipeg in 1910. He boarded on Pine Street, later famous for being home to three Victoria Cross recipients, including Shankland, and renamed Valour Road in 1925.

 

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