Not forgotten at Christmas

Help for Heroes has launched a new campaign for Christmas, asking people to write a message of support to veterans, to reassure them that they’re not alone. The charity predicts that more than 80,000 veterans...

Helping heroes

BARELY a day goes by when Philippa Haig doesn’t leave work with a broad smile and one simple thought – “I’ve helped to make a difference to someone’s life”. The source of her daily inspiration is Tidworth's ...

Fire up your BBQ and help our heroes

WITH the sun now shining, why not turn your BBQ into an opportunity to fundraise in aid of Help for Heroes (H4H), and help our wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, veterans and their families. Althou...

Healing hidden wounds

HELP for Heroes (H4H) Hidden Wounds is a new psychological wellbeing service helping veterans and families to understand and positively manage anxiety, depression and stress. Confidential support can be access...

Get baking to support Help for Heroes

TICKLE Fingers, a project that promotes cooking with toddlers, is challenging parents and their tots to get involved with Help for Heroes’ Bake for Heroes. Annabel Woolmer, Tickle Fingers founder, said: “I a...

Helping heroes is a piece of cake

BAKE for Heroes is one of the easiest ways to fundraise for Help for Heroes. Whether you invite friends for cake and tea in exchange for a donation or host a big cake sale, every baked treat helps makes a di...

A scoot around Britain for Help for Heroes

FORMER soldier Mark Newton visited Help for Heroes Recovery Centre Tedworth House recently during his 11,000 mile journey around Britain… on his mobility scooter! Mark, 48, previously served with the 1st The...

Serving soldier’s charity chart assault

GARY Chilton, who shot to fame with the group The Soldiers, has released new single I Wonder Where He is Now in support of Help for Heroes. The single tells a poignant, uplifting story of our time that will ...

Pumpkin extravaganza at H4H Recovery Centre

A SPOOK-TACULAR display of pumpkins filled Tedworth House last week as children of the wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans were invited to the House to take part in a pumpkin carving worksh...

Collecting memories for a husband “lost”

FOR Lorna Hunter, watching her husband take to the water in a canoe brings tears to her eyes. It’s catching a glimpse of the man she married but it also hits home how much he has changed since he was diagnos...