@VeteransNi

NIVSO supports Veterans & their families in Northern Ireland by working with community organisations and government departments, offering guidance & support.

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Another D-Day 80 event planned in Enniskillen is a special service in St Michael's Parish Church in Trory, featuring music from The Regimental Pipes & Drums Band of the Royal Dragoon Guards and special guest soloist. 📅Sat 8 June ⏲️10AM 📍St Michael's Parish Church, Trory
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The anniversary of D-Day is approaching, and there are more community events planned to mark 80 years since that historic day.
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In Enniskillen, Jones Memorial Primary School is hosting an event featuring the Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Royal Dragoon Guards, the School Samba and Ukelele Band, as well as their Intergenerational Choir.
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Held in association with @TheBigLunch_NI all are welcome to attend this free event.
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NI Veterans' Support Office retweeted
Dr Thomas Kersey@DrThomasKersey28 May 2024
We're still looking for Northern Ireland based armed forces veterans with chronic pain to take part in our focus group on 7th June 12-14.00. Get in touch to take part or find out more! @VeteransNi @niveteranscomm
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NI Veterans' Support Office retweeted
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@Blesma24 May 2024
Absolutely honoured to join @thenotforgotten at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party! 🌸🇬🇧 A heartfelt thank you for the invite. It was a fantastic day connecting with fellow veterans.
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Belfast City Council is hosting a D-Day 80 Anniversary Reception on Thursday 6 of June at 10.30am in City Hall. All are welcome! eventbrite.com/e/d-day-80th-…
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Mark has just released his book, 'We Fought on D-Day: Ulstermen in Normandy', which draws on TV interviews recorded over 20 years ago with D-Day veterans of The Royal Ulster Rifles. (The RUR had two battalions that day, one on the boats and one in the gliders.)
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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to honour the legacy of those who fought bravely on that pivotal day in history. This event is free to attend, but please book your place through Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/d-day-80th-…

D-Day 80th Anniversary Reception

Join us for this memorable event as Belfast City Council commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

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NI Veterans' Support Office retweeted
NICVA@NICVA22 May 2024
We're holding an online seminar on the charity registration threshold consultation to hear your views and to inform our response. Please join us on 20 June and have your voice heard! Register ➡️ bit.ly/4axmTlR #VoiceOfTheSector
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NI Veterans' Support Office retweeted
NICVA@NICVA22 May 2024
📢 .@CommunitiesNI has launched a consultation on the introduction of a £20K registration threshold for charities in Northern Ireland. We would encourage all organisations to respond to this and to note the Summer closing date - 11 August. Full details➡️ bit.ly/3ywiRNf
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The NI Veterans Commissioner seeks to acknowledge the service of our WWII veterans ahead of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. If you have a surviving family member who served living in NI, we would love to hear from you. Email: [email protected] Tel: 07971833160
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NI Veterans' Support Office retweeted
Royal British Legion@PoppyLegion20 May 2024
To mark #DDay80 we have produced an exhibition to honour the lives and legacies of those who served and sacrificed. See the exhibition online at rbl.org.uk/dday80 Or visit the exhibition in person from 6 June at the @Nat_Mem_Arb or the @britishmemorial
D-Day veteran Bill Gladden sat in an armchair at home surrounded by family.

ALT D-Day veteran Bill Gladden sat in an armchair at home surrounded by family.

Normandy veteran John Gillespie sat in an armchair holding up his military medals

ALT Normandy veteran John Gillespie sat in an armchair holding up his military medals

Three relatives of paratrooper Sidney Cornell. They are stood with arms around each others shoulders, and holding a black and white photo of Sidney

ALT Three relatives of paratrooper Sidney Cornell. They are stood with arms around each others shoulders, and holding a black and white photo of Sidney

D-Day veteran Don Sheppard stood at home with members of his family. he is wearing a military beret and a blazer with medals pinned to his left lapel.

ALT D-Day veteran Don Sheppard stood at home with members of his family. he is wearing a military beret and a blazer with medals pinned to his left lapel.

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D-Day 80 Commemorative Community Event 8th June 11am-5pm Enniskillen Airport Free Entry & Parking Enniskillen is joining communities around the country in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a military operation that signaled the beginning of the end of WW2
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With many more free activities for all the family, it is a community event not to be missed!
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