August Round-up

Recovery Through Comedy

Scottish Veterans Commissioner Susie Hamilton enjoys the Recovery Through Comedy show at the Poppy FactoryI was lucky enough to get a ticket for a special comedy show at this year’s Fringe, starring veterans from RBL's Recovery Through Comedy programme. The innovative five-day course teaches comedy techniques to improve self-confidence and wellbeing, and the participants I saw at the Poppy Factory last month had the audience in absolute stitches! You can read more about the show and the performers here.

 

 

 

Scottish Region Royal Artillery Association

Scottish Region Royal Artillery Association

I was greatly honoured to speak at the Scottish Region Royal Artillery Association Summer Meeting in Edinburgh. I very much enjoyed meeting members and it was interesting to hear the Association's innovative plans for the future.

 

 

 

 

Marking one year in post

Scottish Veterans Commissioner Susie Hamilton meets veterans at Lady Haig's Poppy FactoryIt’s hard to believe I’ve been in the SVC role for a whole year. I’ve had a really interesting year and am hugely grateful to all of the individuals and organisation who took time to chat with me. You can read more about my plans for the coming year in my news article about the milestone here, or catch up on some of my reflections and highlights in my blog post here.

 

 

 

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military TattooIt was an enormous privilege to attend the Tattoo as part of the RAF Salute Takers Night. The outstanding performances showcased the very best of UK and international military musicians and it’s no surprise that people come from far and wide to enjoy this remarkable show. Congratulations to all involved with this incredible spectacle.

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The Identity, Purpose and Belonging conference at @edinburghnapier brought together military leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals and academics from around the world, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation.

I've shared some highlights in my blog - link in bio 🔗
The Identity, Purpose and Belonging conference at @edinburghnapier brought together military leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals and academics from around the world, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. I've shared some highlights in my blog - link in bio 🔗
2 days ago
Another excellent day at the SAFE&R Conference at #EdinburghNapier today - I heard from a range of speakers, delegates and attendees at a hugely well-attended session on Ex-Service Personnel in the Justice System, which will help inform my upcoming report on Veterans and the Law.

Yesterday I had the chance to meet this @bravehound_uk dog and its owner - very apt for #NationalDogDay 🐕‍🦺
Another excellent day at the SAFE&R Conference at #EdinburghNapier today - I heard from a range of speakers, delegates and attendees at a hugely well-attended session on Ex-Service Personnel in the Justice System, which will help inform my upcoming report on Veterans and the Law. Yesterday I had the chance to meet this @bravehound_uk dog and its owner - very apt for #NationalDogDay 🐕‍🦺
1 week ago
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has a nautical theme this year, with the @royalnavy and the @rnrmcharity. I was privileged to attend this spectacular performance and meet some of the outstanding Service personnel from the cast. The show is a stunning international celebration of music, drill, and dance. Crucially, our Serving and veteran communities will benefit from the charitable arm of the REMT.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has a nautical theme this year, with the @royalnavy and the @rnrmcharity. I was privileged to attend this spectacular performance and meet some of the outstanding Service personnel from the cast. The show is a stunning international celebration of music, drill, and dance. Crucially, our Serving and veteran communities will benefit from the charitable arm of the REMT.
2 weeks ago
Excited to attend the first day of the SAFE&R conference 'Identity, Purpose and Belonging' at @edinburghnapier's Craiglockhart campus. The afternoon commenced with an excellent talk on the Scottish Soldier by Professor Sir Hew Strachan. Much more to come over the next six days. #ScotAFConf24
Excited to attend the first day of the SAFE&R conference 'Identity, Purpose and Belonging' at @edinburghnapier's Craiglockhart campus. The afternoon commenced with an excellent talk on the Scottish Soldier by Professor Sir Hew Strachan. Much more to come over the next six days. #ScotAFConf24
2 weeks ago
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