Tag: veterans

Owen Widdowson

“It’s heartbreaking”- Veterans’ Garage launch fundraiser to repair collapsed roof

The Veterans’ Garage in Eccles has launched a fundraiser to help repair water and structural damage. The charity was set […]

"The ground was covered with dead in the morning" - Gallipoli Association holds Northern conference

“The ground was covered with dead in the morning” – Gallipoli Association holds Northern conference

“We had a good deal of shelling all day. The Border Regt in reserve. An attack began shortly after 10pm […]

Image Credit: Broughton House

“It’s incredibly uplifting during these strange times” Local students cheer veterans with lockdown letters

Schoolchildren are writing letters to veterans at Salford’s Broughton House to keep their spirits up during lockdown. Pupils at Prestwich […]

David Redshaw & Dave Marriott. credit: Yann Robinson

“Life-saving” veterans charity set to undergo major refurbishment in Eccles

A charity for military veterans transitioning back to ordinary life, The veterans garage, is set to undergo major refurbishment, after […]

George Simms, (second row from top in centre) Royal Marines Commando 41. Image courtesy of Broughton House

Broughton House fundraiser optimistic of final push in veteran home redevelopment

Broughton House is a home in Salford for ex servicemen and women, which is currently undergoing a £15 million redevelopment […]

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Salford man is raising funds for a new retreat to help veterans and men who suffer with mental health issues

On 23rd December 2017 Darren Siegenburg was caught up in a road traffic collision on the M40 near Oxford. It […]

"If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here"- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

“If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here”- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

Dozens of people have turned out to attend the funeral of a war veteran who had no surviving family left.   Local veterans’ groups had […]