Tweets from Unforgotten Forces, a charity partnership coordinated by Age Scotland aimed at boosting the wellbeing of older ex-service men and women in Scotland.
Joined September 2017
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10 Nov 2024
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
#RemembranceSunday
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2 Jul 2024
We're recruiting a part time Veterans Officer to take forward our communications and training work. Close date 15 Jul. bit.ly/4cgC7ND
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20 Jun 2024
We host regional forums for staff and volunteers who support the older ex-Armed Forces community in Scotland, for sharing information, making connections and joining up support. Find out more bit.ly/45zMvgL
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14 Jun 2024
The @Scotcensus2022 has found 50% of veterans are age 65 or older, so our new older veterans awareness webinar is timely - join us 11am-12pm Wed 26 June to explore further.
31 May 2024
If you work or volunteer in a community group or service and want to know more about and better support older ex-Armed Forces personnel, we've got a free one-hour webinar to help. 11am-12pm Wed 26th June on MS Teams. Register bit.ly/ex-AFaware26Jun24 @agescotland
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12 Jun 2024
We're looking forward to our #CarersWeek 'Supporting carers in Scotland's older ex-Armed Forces webinar this morning at 10am. There's still time to register bit.ly/CaresExArmedForcs
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31 May 2024
If you work or volunteer in a community group or service and want to know more about and better support older ex-Armed Forces personnel, we've got a free one-hour webinar to help. 11am-12pm Wed 26th June on MS Teams. Register bit.ly/ex-AFaware26Jun24 @agescotland
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31 May 2024
There's still time to register for our #CarersWeek webinar 10am, Wed 12th June. You'll hear from @agescotland and @CarersScotland about needs, rights and support for carers in the older ex-Armed Forces community. bit.ly/CaresExArmedForcs
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Unforgotten Forces retweeted
30 May 2024
Our Sight Scotland Veterans Centre Linburn has Scottish Archery coach hosting weekly archery coaching sessions every Sunday from 10am-4pm.
Equipment and instruction provided.
Interested in honing your skills? Call 0800 035 6409 to speak with Sports and Partnerships today.
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Unforgotten Forces retweeted
28 May 2024
Next week is the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings with commemorative events to honour those who risked and lost their lives on D-Day. Info on how to take part in Scotland's Salute below ⬇️
27 May 2024
Celebrate the D-Day heroes on June 6th, 2024, at Scotland's Salute, a national event in partnership with @royalbritishlegionscotland. Enjoy performances by the Royal Marines Band @rmbandservice and the @militarywiveschoirs
Tickets : usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/sco…
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15 May 2024
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15 May 2024
Hearing directly how @MWChoirs benefits women in Armed Forces and veterans community #UFForces gathering conference @agescotland
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15 May 2024
Delighted to have Wendy Human from @MWChoirs presenting on singing for wellbeing #UFForces spring gathering. @agescotland
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15 May 2024
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15 May 2024
Great to have Louisa Turner @GenerationsWT sharing good practice for Intergenerational Practice with #UFForces spring Gathering. @agescotland
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15 May 2024
Excited to be kicking off #UFForces spring 2024 Gathering conference with Fiona Cross @agescotland
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Unforgotten Forces retweeted
7 May 2024
Did you know that Age Scotland offers free workshops on a range of topics, including dementia awareness and inclusion, rights-based training for unpaid carers, energy matters, and social security? Take a look at our new blog post for upcoming dates.
bit.ly/3ygRYMS
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8 May 2024
We're hosting a webinar to mark Carers Week 2024 on 'Supporting Carers in the Older Ex-Armed Forces Community, featuring @CarersScotland and @AgeScotDementia. Wed 12th June 10am-11.30am. Book here bit.ly/CaresExArmedForcs
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28 Mar 2024
Book now for our Gathering conference, 15 May, Edinburgh, for professionals and volunteers who support older ex-Armed Forces personnel in Scotland. On the bill, @MWChoirs, @u3a_UK, @SightScotVets, @fightingwpride, @GenerationsWT, @agescotland and more. bit.ly/3TE3OI0
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28 Mar 2024
The spring issue of Unforgotten Forces magazine is out now, with stories on veteran-friendly GPs, help to quit smoking and more. bit.ly/49eQYpp
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