@vctrustee.bsky.social
Trustee of The Veterans Charity, the Rapid Reaction Force among Military Charities & member of the Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee SW UK.
The Veterans Charity team in Cornwall have created our first ever Ribbon of Poppies art installation in Hayle, Cornwall, dedicated to the 2977 souls killed on 9/11
Local resident Rick Rescorla, a veteran of both the British and US Army, saved 2700 lives
The poppies stay until the end of September
Local resident Rick Rescorla, a veteran of both the British and US Army, saved 2700 lives
The poppies stay until the end of September
September 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Veterans Charity team in Cornwall have created our first ever Ribbon of Poppies art installation in Hayle, Cornwall, dedicated to the 2977 souls killed on 9/11
Local resident Rick Rescorla, a veteran of both the British and US Army, saved 2700 lives
The poppies stay until the end of September
Local resident Rick Rescorla, a veteran of both the British and US Army, saved 2700 lives
The poppies stay until the end of September
Born #OnThisDay in 1925, General Sir George Cooper GCB MC was a Proud Sapper - Royal Engineer troop commander in Korea, where he earned the Military Cross.
He later became Adjutant-General and wrote Fight, Dig and Live, preserving the story of the Sappers in Korea.
#Veteran
He later became Adjutant-General and wrote Fight, Dig and Live, preserving the story of the Sappers in Korea.
#Veteran
August 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1925, General Sir George Cooper GCB MC was a Proud Sapper - Royal Engineer troop commander in Korea, where he earned the Military Cross.
He later became Adjutant-General and wrote Fight, Dig and Live, preserving the story of the Sappers in Korea.
#Veteran
He later became Adjutant-General and wrote Fight, Dig and Live, preserving the story of the Sappers in Korea.
#Veteran
Born #OnThisDay in 1891, Bill Slim rose from a temporary wartime commission to Field Marshal.
Wounded three times, he rebuilt the “Forgotten” Fourteenth Army and led it from defeat to victory in Burma—earning lasting respect as a soldiers’ soldier.
#VeteransBirthday #VeteransMonth
Wounded three times, he rebuilt the “Forgotten” Fourteenth Army and led it from defeat to victory in Burma—earning lasting respect as a soldiers’ soldier.
#VeteransBirthday #VeteransMonth
August 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1891, Bill Slim rose from a temporary wartime commission to Field Marshal.
Wounded three times, he rebuilt the “Forgotten” Fourteenth Army and led it from defeat to victory in Burma—earning lasting respect as a soldiers’ soldier.
#VeteransBirthday #VeteransMonth
Wounded three times, he rebuilt the “Forgotten” Fourteenth Army and led it from defeat to victory in Burma—earning lasting respect as a soldiers’ soldier.
#VeteransBirthday #VeteransMonth
🎭 Born #OnThisDay in 1911, Alex McCrindle served in the Royal Navy during WWII and staged Androcles and the Lion over a ship’s Tannoy.
Later Star Wars’ General Dodonna, he also fought through Equity for fair bonuses for performers—including R2-D2’s Kenny Baker.
#VeteranBirthday
Later Star Wars’ General Dodonna, he also fought through Equity for fair bonuses for performers—including R2-D2’s Kenny Baker.
#VeteranBirthday
August 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM
🎭 Born #OnThisDay in 1911, Alex McCrindle served in the Royal Navy during WWII and staged Androcles and the Lion over a ship’s Tannoy.
Later Star Wars’ General Dodonna, he also fought through Equity for fair bonuses for performers—including R2-D2’s Kenny Baker.
#VeteranBirthday
Later Star Wars’ General Dodonna, he also fought through Equity for fair bonuses for performers—including R2-D2’s Kenny Baker.
#VeteranBirthday
Born #OnThisDay in 1897, General Sir Neil Ritchie served with the Black Watch in WWI, earning both the DSO and MC
He later commanded the Eighth Army in North Africa before returning to lead XII Corps from Normandy to VE Day, helping liberate Western Europe
#BritishArmy #WWI #WWII #MilitaryHistory
He later commanded the Eighth Army in North Africa before returning to lead XII Corps from Normandy to VE Day, helping liberate Western Europe
#BritishArmy #WWI #WWII #MilitaryHistory
July 29, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1897, General Sir Neil Ritchie served with the Black Watch in WWI, earning both the DSO and MC
He later commanded the Eighth Army in North Africa before returning to lead XII Corps from Normandy to VE Day, helping liberate Western Europe
#BritishArmy #WWI #WWII #MilitaryHistory
He later commanded the Eighth Army in North Africa before returning to lead XII Corps from Normandy to VE Day, helping liberate Western Europe
#BritishArmy #WWI #WWII #MilitaryHistory
All aboard the Routes of Remembrance...
If you would like to support a Route or help create one, get in touch with The Veterans Charity.
www.veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
If you would like to support a Route or help create one, get in touch with The Veterans Charity.
www.veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
July 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
All aboard the Routes of Remembrance...
If you would like to support a Route or help create one, get in touch with The Veterans Charity.
www.veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
If you would like to support a Route or help create one, get in touch with The Veterans Charity.
www.veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
This year the Routes of Remembrance have landed in new countries & locations, worked with new partners and covered stories of individuals & units
If you have an idea to keep remembrance "moving" please get in touch with us at The Veterans Charity
veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
If you have an idea to keep remembrance "moving" please get in touch with us at The Veterans Charity
veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
July 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
This year the Routes of Remembrance have landed in new countries & locations, worked with new partners and covered stories of individuals & units
If you have an idea to keep remembrance "moving" please get in touch with us at The Veterans Charity
veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
If you have an idea to keep remembrance "moving" please get in touch with us at The Veterans Charity
veteranscharity.org.uk/routesofreme...
Born on this day in 1903, John Wyndham served with the Royal Corps of Signals in XXX Corps after the Normandy landings before becoming one of Britain's greatest science fiction writers. 🇬🇧🪖📚
His classics include The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos.
#RoyalSignals #WWII #ScienceFiction
His classics include The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos.
#RoyalSignals #WWII #ScienceFiction
July 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Born on this day in 1903, John Wyndham served with the Royal Corps of Signals in XXX Corps after the Normandy landings before becoming one of Britain's greatest science fiction writers. 🇬🇧🪖📚
His classics include The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos.
#RoyalSignals #WWII #ScienceFiction
His classics include The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos.
#RoyalSignals #WWII #ScienceFiction
Today Armed Forces Day 2026 was launched.
This weekend sees the national event take place at Aldershot Garrison, who will be having a living memorial of
@theveteranscharity.bsky.social Ribbon of Poppies present throughout.
Will you sow the seeds to grow remembrance with flower power?
#Wildflowers
This weekend sees the national event take place at Aldershot Garrison, who will be having a living memorial of
@theveteranscharity.bsky.social Ribbon of Poppies present throughout.
Will you sow the seeds to grow remembrance with flower power?
#Wildflowers
June 22, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Today Armed Forces Day 2026 was launched.
This weekend sees the national event take place at Aldershot Garrison, who will be having a living memorial of
@theveteranscharity.bsky.social Ribbon of Poppies present throughout.
Will you sow the seeds to grow remembrance with flower power?
#Wildflowers
This weekend sees the national event take place at Aldershot Garrison, who will be having a living memorial of
@theveteranscharity.bsky.social Ribbon of Poppies present throughout.
Will you sow the seeds to grow remembrance with flower power?
#Wildflowers
On behalf of the entire @theveteranscharity.bsky.social team our deepest condolences go to the victim of this evenings rail crash near Bedford and to all those injured.
We are also thinking of our friends at @eastmidrailway.bsky.social and the BTP and other emergency services.
We are also thinking of our friends at @eastmidrailway.bsky.social and the BTP and other emergency services.
June 19, 2026 at 9:49 PM
On behalf of the entire @theveteranscharity.bsky.social team our deepest condolences go to the victim of this evenings rail crash near Bedford and to all those injured.
We are also thinking of our friends at @eastmidrailway.bsky.social and the BTP and other emergency services.
We are also thinking of our friends at @eastmidrailway.bsky.social and the BTP and other emergency services.
Today we remember Field Marshal Douglas Haig, born in 1861.🌺
Commander of Britain's armies during much of WWI, he later helped found the British Legion and championed the Poppy Appeal in support of veterans.
#DouglasHaig #WWI #VeteransMonth #Remembrance
Commander of Britain's armies during much of WWI, he later helped found the British Legion and championed the Poppy Appeal in support of veterans.
#DouglasHaig #WWI #VeteransMonth #Remembrance
June 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Today we remember Field Marshal Douglas Haig, born in 1861.🌺
Commander of Britain's armies during much of WWI, he later helped found the British Legion and championed the Poppy Appeal in support of veterans.
#DouglasHaig #WWI #VeteransMonth #Remembrance
Commander of Britain's armies during much of WWI, he later helped found the British Legion and championed the Poppy Appeal in support of veterans.
#DouglasHaig #WWI #VeteransMonth #Remembrance
The June meeting of the Black Dog Walking Club, Cornwall takes place along Gwithian Beach.
Time: 0930hrs
Meet: Luna / Rockpool car park
Cost: walking cost nil - car parking charges do apply (free on the road)
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing
Time: 0930hrs
Meet: Luna / Rockpool car park
Cost: walking cost nil - car parking charges do apply (free on the road)
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing
June 17, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The June meeting of the Black Dog Walking Club, Cornwall takes place along Gwithian Beach.
Time: 0930hrs
Meet: Luna / Rockpool car park
Cost: walking cost nil - car parking charges do apply (free on the road)
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing
Time: 0930hrs
Meet: Luna / Rockpool car park
Cost: walking cost nil - car parking charges do apply (free on the road)
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing
Today is #NationalMascotDay The Veterans Charity need you!
If you are a company or individual who would like to sponsor a pair of very special mascots please drop me a line
The image below is NOT the design, they are under wraps they will however play a key part in our education programmes on WWII
If you are a company or individual who would like to sponsor a pair of very special mascots please drop me a line
The image below is NOT the design, they are under wraps they will however play a key part in our education programmes on WWII
June 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Today is #NationalMascotDay The Veterans Charity need you!
If you are a company or individual who would like to sponsor a pair of very special mascots please drop me a line
The image below is NOT the design, they are under wraps they will however play a key part in our education programmes on WWII
If you are a company or individual who would like to sponsor a pair of very special mascots please drop me a line
The image below is NOT the design, they are under wraps they will however play a key part in our education programmes on WWII
🔍 COMING SOON: D-Day On Your Doorstep 🔍
Become a D-Day Detective and discover how your town, street or community helped make Operation Overlord possible.
Designed for schools, cadets and youth groups.
👀 Watch this space for downloadable packs.
#DDay #OperationOverlord #Teaching #Lessons
Become a D-Day Detective and discover how your town, street or community helped make Operation Overlord possible.
Designed for schools, cadets and youth groups.
👀 Watch this space for downloadable packs.
#DDay #OperationOverlord #Teaching #Lessons
June 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🔍 COMING SOON: D-Day On Your Doorstep 🔍
Become a D-Day Detective and discover how your town, street or community helped make Operation Overlord possible.
Designed for schools, cadets and youth groups.
👀 Watch this space for downloadable packs.
#DDay #OperationOverlord #Teaching #Lessons
Become a D-Day Detective and discover how your town, street or community helped make Operation Overlord possible.
Designed for schools, cadets and youth groups.
👀 Watch this space for downloadable packs.
#DDay #OperationOverlord #Teaching #Lessons
Attending the @royalcornwallshow.bsky.social?
Come and find @theveteranscharity.bsky.social close to the East Gate in the Military Village!
#Cornwall #Veterans
Come and find @theveteranscharity.bsky.social close to the East Gate in the Military Village!
#Cornwall #Veterans
June 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Attending the @royalcornwallshow.bsky.social?
Come and find @theveteranscharity.bsky.social close to the East Gate in the Military Village!
#Cornwall #Veterans
Come and find @theveteranscharity.bsky.social close to the East Gate in the Military Village!
#Cornwall #Veterans
Today we remember Rick Rescorla a Cornwall-born soldier (UK & USA) and hero of 9/11.
A decorated Vietnam veteran, he later saved thousands during the evacuation of the World Trade Center, calmly leading people to safety while singing to keep them calm.
#RickRescorla #911WTC #Veterans #NeverForget
A decorated Vietnam veteran, he later saved thousands during the evacuation of the World Trade Center, calmly leading people to safety while singing to keep them calm.
#RickRescorla #911WTC #Veterans #NeverForget
May 27, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Today we remember Rick Rescorla a Cornwall-born soldier (UK & USA) and hero of 9/11.
A decorated Vietnam veteran, he later saved thousands during the evacuation of the World Trade Center, calmly leading people to safety while singing to keep them calm.
#RickRescorla #911WTC #Veterans #NeverForget
A decorated Vietnam veteran, he later saved thousands during the evacuation of the World Trade Center, calmly leading people to safety while singing to keep them calm.
#RickRescorla #911WTC #Veterans #NeverForget
Today we remember Richard Dimbleby pioneering BBC war correspondent and broadcaster.🎙️
From D-Day and El Alamein to the liberation of Belsen, his reporting brought the realities of WWII into homes across Britain and helped shape modern broadcast journalism.
#RichardDimbleb #BBC #WarCorrespondent
From D-Day and El Alamein to the liberation of Belsen, his reporting brought the realities of WWII into homes across Britain and helped shape modern broadcast journalism.
#RichardDimbleb #BBC #WarCorrespondent
May 25, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Today we remember Richard Dimbleby pioneering BBC war correspondent and broadcaster.🎙️
From D-Day and El Alamein to the liberation of Belsen, his reporting brought the realities of WWII into homes across Britain and helped shape modern broadcast journalism.
#RichardDimbleb #BBC #WarCorrespondent
From D-Day and El Alamein to the liberation of Belsen, his reporting brought the realities of WWII into homes across Britain and helped shape modern broadcast journalism.
#RichardDimbleb #BBC #WarCorrespondent
Born #OTD 1909 - Sir Nicholas Winton is famous for a rescue story 🚂
The Kindertransport trains carried 669 children from Prague towards safety before WWII.
Some journeys change history forever.
#RoutesOfRemembrance #NicholasWinton #Kindertransport #RailwayHistory #WWII
The Kindertransport trains carried 669 children from Prague towards safety before WWII.
Some journeys change history forever.
#RoutesOfRemembrance #NicholasWinton #Kindertransport #RailwayHistory #WWII
May 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Born #OTD 1909 - Sir Nicholas Winton is famous for a rescue story 🚂
The Kindertransport trains carried 669 children from Prague towards safety before WWII.
Some journeys change history forever.
#RoutesOfRemembrance #NicholasWinton #Kindertransport #RailwayHistory #WWII
The Kindertransport trains carried 669 children from Prague towards safety before WWII.
Some journeys change history forever.
#RoutesOfRemembrance #NicholasWinton #Kindertransport #RailwayHistory #WWII
This July marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
There were by the end of hostilities over a million casualties.
Will you pay tribute by joining our Ribbon of Poppies living memorial?
#SowTheSeed #SowForTheSomme
veteranscharity.org.uk/ribbonofpopp...
There were by the end of hostilities over a million casualties.
Will you pay tribute by joining our Ribbon of Poppies living memorial?
#SowTheSeed #SowForTheSomme
veteranscharity.org.uk/ribbonofpopp...
May 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
This July marks the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
There were by the end of hostilities over a million casualties.
Will you pay tribute by joining our Ribbon of Poppies living memorial?
#SowTheSeed #SowForTheSomme
veteranscharity.org.uk/ribbonofpopp...
There were by the end of hostilities over a million casualties.
Will you pay tribute by joining our Ribbon of Poppies living memorial?
#SowTheSeed #SowForTheSomme
veteranscharity.org.uk/ribbonofpopp...
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Looking for the ultimate family day out? 🎪👨👩👧👦 On Sunday 29th June, Rock Park becomes a playground of colour!
🎨 Splash through colour clouds
🪖 Take on our exciting military-style course
🏰 Jump on giant inflatables
🎧 Dance to live DJ sets
🎟️ Book now: lnkd.in/eUjgrH3U
📍 Fun starts 11AM
🎨 Splash through colour clouds
🪖 Take on our exciting military-style course
🏰 Jump on giant inflatables
🎧 Dance to live DJ sets
🎟️ Book now: lnkd.in/eUjgrH3U
📍 Fun starts 11AM
June 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Looking for the ultimate family day out? 🎪👨👩👧👦 On Sunday 29th June, Rock Park becomes a playground of colour!
🎨 Splash through colour clouds
🪖 Take on our exciting military-style course
🏰 Jump on giant inflatables
🎧 Dance to live DJ sets
🎟️ Book now: lnkd.in/eUjgrH3U
📍 Fun starts 11AM
🎨 Splash through colour clouds
🪖 Take on our exciting military-style course
🏰 Jump on giant inflatables
🎧 Dance to live DJ sets
🎟️ Book now: lnkd.in/eUjgrH3U
📍 Fun starts 11AM
Born #OnThisDay 1889: Paul Nash.
WWI soldier
Artists’ Rifles & Hampshire Regt
War artist 🎨
Captured the reality of the Western Front.
Follow more veteran anniversaries on The Veterans Charity Veterans Month Facebook page and X.
#WWI #Remembrance #Art
WWI soldier
Artists’ Rifles & Hampshire Regt
War artist 🎨
Captured the reality of the Western Front.
Follow more veteran anniversaries on The Veterans Charity Veterans Month Facebook page and X.
#WWI #Remembrance #Art
May 11, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Born #OnThisDay 1889: Paul Nash.
WWI soldier
Artists’ Rifles & Hampshire Regt
War artist 🎨
Captured the reality of the Western Front.
Follow more veteran anniversaries on The Veterans Charity Veterans Month Facebook page and X.
#WWI #Remembrance #Art
WWI soldier
Artists’ Rifles & Hampshire Regt
War artist 🎨
Captured the reality of the Western Front.
Follow more veteran anniversaries on The Veterans Charity Veterans Month Facebook page and X.
#WWI #Remembrance #Art
Happy Birthday Al Murray 🎉
Comedian 🎤
Military history enthusiast 📚
Co-host of We Have Ways…
Supporter of veterans 🇬🇧
Even wrote a foreword for a @theveteranscharity.bsky.social joke book!
#AlMurray #Veterans #History
Comedian 🎤
Military history enthusiast 📚
Co-host of We Have Ways…
Supporter of veterans 🇬🇧
Even wrote a foreword for a @theveteranscharity.bsky.social joke book!
#AlMurray #Veterans #History
May 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Happy Birthday Al Murray 🎉
Comedian 🎤
Military history enthusiast 📚
Co-host of We Have Ways…
Supporter of veterans 🇬🇧
Even wrote a foreword for a @theveteranscharity.bsky.social joke book!
#AlMurray #Veterans #History
Comedian 🎤
Military history enthusiast 📚
Co-host of We Have Ways…
Supporter of veterans 🇬🇧
Even wrote a foreword for a @theveteranscharity.bsky.social joke book!
#AlMurray #Veterans #History
🎖️ From creatives to Special Forces.
Founded in 1860, the Artists Rifles trained 15,000+ officers in WWI, served with distinction in WWII, and became 21 SAS in 1952.
A unique legacy of intellect, initiative, and courage.
#ArtistsRifles #21SAS #MilitaryHistory #Veterans #BritishArmy
Founded in 1860, the Artists Rifles trained 15,000+ officers in WWI, served with distinction in WWII, and became 21 SAS in 1952.
A unique legacy of intellect, initiative, and courage.
#ArtistsRifles #21SAS #MilitaryHistory #Veterans #BritishArmy
May 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM
🎖️ From creatives to Special Forces.
Founded in 1860, the Artists Rifles trained 15,000+ officers in WWI, served with distinction in WWII, and became 21 SAS in 1952.
A unique legacy of intellect, initiative, and courage.
#ArtistsRifles #21SAS #MilitaryHistory #Veterans #BritishArmy
Founded in 1860, the Artists Rifles trained 15,000+ officers in WWI, served with distinction in WWII, and became 21 SAS in 1952.
A unique legacy of intellect, initiative, and courage.
#ArtistsRifles #21SAS #MilitaryHistory #Veterans #BritishArmy
For VE Day another pack of poppy seeds has been sown at Ribbon of Poppies HQ.
We can all grow remembrance and boost the nations wildflowers.
#NurtureNature #GrowRemembrance #SowTheSeed
We can all grow remembrance and boost the nations wildflowers.
#NurtureNature #GrowRemembrance #SowTheSeed
May 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
For VE Day another pack of poppy seeds has been sown at Ribbon of Poppies HQ.
We can all grow remembrance and boost the nations wildflowers.
#NurtureNature #GrowRemembrance #SowTheSeed
We can all grow remembrance and boost the nations wildflowers.
#NurtureNature #GrowRemembrance #SowTheSeed
Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough 🎉
Royal Navy veteran
WWII lieutenant
Trained for Pacific service
Became a TV Broadcasting legend
A lifetime of storytelling 🌍
#Attenborough100 #Veterans #RoyalNavy
Royal Navy veteran
WWII lieutenant
Trained for Pacific service
Became a TV Broadcasting legend
A lifetime of storytelling 🌍
#Attenborough100 #Veterans #RoyalNavy
May 8, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough 🎉
Royal Navy veteran
WWII lieutenant
Trained for Pacific service
Became a TV Broadcasting legend
A lifetime of storytelling 🌍
#Attenborough100 #Veterans #RoyalNavy
Royal Navy veteran
WWII lieutenant
Trained for Pacific service
Became a TV Broadcasting legend
A lifetime of storytelling 🌍
#Attenborough100 #Veterans #RoyalNavy