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Scottish Poppy Appeal and Remembrance

Posted on November 11 2022 at 15:07

A key event in the veteran community’s calendar for many reasons, I was delighted to attend the Parliamentary Reception for the launch of the Scottish Poppy Appeal. The annual appeal plays a huge role in reinforcing the importance of remembrance while raising vital funds for our veterans, and I’m hugely grateful to all volunteers and supporters for their contribution.

Poppy appeal launch

As part of Scotland’s commemorations, I was honoured to lay wreaths at the opening of the Glasgow Garden of Remembrance in October, and at the Stone of Remembrance in Edinburgh on Remembrance Sunday. The Services were a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by so many and an opportunity to reflect on the immense courage and dedication shown by all of our Armed Forces.

Remembrance wreath

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An inspirational day celebrating the 5th birthday of Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company as they were awarded with a King's Award for Enterprise. Research led by @glasgow_caledonian_university evidenced real impact on the lives of veterans working there, including increasing skills and confidence. It was a pleasure to meet with veterans that I had met on a previous visit and hear how they continue to contribute and benefit from working in a supportive environment. I also caught up with inspirational Training Manager Julie. Congrats to all at SBMC and @rblicharity on their continued success.
An inspirational day celebrating the 5th birthday of Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company as they were awarded with a King's Award for Enterprise. Research led by @glasgow_caledonian_university evidenced real impact on the lives of veterans working there, including increasing skills and confidence. It was a pleasure to meet with veterans that I had met on a previous visit and hear how they continue to contribute and benefit from working in a supportive environment. I also caught up with inspirational Training Manager Julie. Congrats to all at SBMC and @rblicharity on their continued success.
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To mark #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, @forceschildrenscotland is holding a series of roadshow events to celebrate the unique experiences of children from Armed Forces communities: 📍 Edinburgh, 24.04.24 📍 Helensburgh, 29.04.24 📍 Leuchars, 01.05.24 Find out more: https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/month-of-the-military-child-roadshow-events/
To mark #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, @forceschildrenscotland is holding a series of roadshow events to celebrate the unique experiences of children from Armed Forces communities: 📍 Edinburgh, 24.04.24 📍 Helensburgh, 29.04.24 📍 Leuchars, 01.05.24 Find out more: https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/month-of-the-military-child-roadshow-events/
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Really encouraging to see high levels of attendance among employers and Service Leavers at the Career Transition Partnership Employment Fair today. It was also a great opportunity to hear an update on changes to the CTP delivery contract. It was a pleasure to meet Kat Barrett from Wincanton afterwards, to hear about innovations in employing veterans and ex-offenders.
Really encouraging to see high levels of attendance among employers and Service Leavers at the Career Transition Partnership Employment Fair today. It was also a great opportunity to hear an update on changes to the CTP delivery contract. It was a pleasure to meet Kat Barrett from Wincanton afterwards, to hear about innovations in employing veterans and ex-offenders.
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