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Tens of thousands of pounds has been raised for charities after this year's Southwick Revival. From L: Mr Emlyn Taylor, Mike Kelly, Debbie Nightingale, Clive Ward and Colonel Jeremy Green OBE DL

Large sums raised for good causes at Southwick Revival - new date set

Image captured during the Arctic Adventure challenge.

SAS Stars take on brutal Arctic challenge for SSAFA in Channel 4 film shining a ...

SSAFA Volunteer "Brew Up"

South East's tea habits revealed ahead of Forces charity Big Brew Up

The team from Vistry Southern who took part in the Vietnam trek in aid of the Armed Forces charity SSAFA, Zoe Dennis, Dave Postle, Steve Collis, and Will Mullins.

Staff at housebuilder Vistry's Basingstoke office raise thousands for Armed Forc...

The team from Vistry Southern who took part in the Vietnam trek in aid of the Armed Forces charity SSAFA, Zoe Dennis, Dave Postle, Steve Collis, and Will Mullins.

Staff at housebuilder Vistry’s Basingstoke office raise thousands for Armed Forc...

Natalie Lownds, a serving Royal Marines musician who will be singing at the concert.

Former Royal Marine hosting big band Christmas concert in Hampshire for military...

The success of the Overlord Show in May, run by The Solent Overlord Military Club, has meant they have been able to donate £10,000 to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

Success of military show leads to £10,000 donation to charity

Family fun is promised at the charity eventPicture: Richard Ponter

Supercar event set to take place to raise money for an armed forces charity

The group of Fareham veterans will hike 50 miles in aid of an armed forces charity.

Royal Navy veterans to walk 50 miles for charity

Veteran Bill Silvester with board a restored LCT 7074 tank in 2020.

Picture Portsmouth City Council

Memorial service held to celebrate life of D-Day veteran

The Southwick Revival event in 2022.

Pictured is (L-R) Colin Eaton, Kay Leigh, Frankie and Ian Ollett.

Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Southwick to revert to 1940s in D-Day commerative event

Hilsea estate agents ROK Marsh is supporting charities across the city, with various charitable efforts.

Hilsea estate agents ROK Marsh supports city charities

67-year-old Robin Moriarty at the summit of Carn an Righ.

Rowlands Castle resident taking on a monumental Munro mission

Bob Jones, a retired navy warrant officer is to emark on a 1853 mile trip in aid of SSAFA.

Navy veteran, 75, to ride almost 2000 miles through Alaska for SSAFA

Royal Navy Veterans from Hampshire attend SSAFA event at House of Lords.

Veterans and Portsmouth North MP attend 'proud' Falklands event

From left: Barney Cresswell and David Roper

Surprise trip for Emsworth man who guarded Windsor Castle during WWII
AN EX-GRENADIER Guard from Emsworth was treated to a surprise visit to Windsor Castle for the first time in nearly 80 years after he was part of the garrison guarding it during the Second World War.
Emily Jessica Turner

Service personnel raised money for multiple charities by cycling round The International Circuit, Bahrain, in gruelling conditions. Picture: Deborah Harmer/UK MOD Crown copyright.

Royal Navy sailors cycle round F1 track for fundraiser

More than two thirds of adults regret not talking to their grandparents about th...

Naomi Doyle as she trains for the London Marathon

Royal Navy officer preparing for marathon to raise thousands of pounds

Rob is climbing all 282 Munros in Scotland

Moriarty’s Munros mountain hiking challenge is underway

Warrant Officer Peter Hope R.A. in his SSAFA running shirt

Army officer running 5km every day for an entire year for charity

Rob Moriarty will be climbing each of Scotland's 282 munros as a retirement project to raise funds for SSAFA

Retiree set for project to climb all 282 Scottish Munros

8 worthy causes in the UK you can donate to this Christmas

Portsmouth's Lord Mayor Cllr Rob Wood and naval base commander Commodore Jeremy Bailey took part in a flag raising ceremony today to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth commemorates Armed Forces Week with virtual celebration

Jenkins will sing a selection of wartime favourites by Dame Vera Lynn (Photo: Getty Images)

How to watch the live Katherine Jenkins concert at Royal Albert Hall on VE Day

Time to honour Yorkshire’s role in World War Two at this time

VE Day street party at Nettlecombe Avenue, Southsea, in 2015. Picture: Paul Jacobs (150510-4)

This is why the May Day bank holiday has been moved later
The early May Day bank holiday is being moved back four days this year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Tom Morton

Here's when 75th anniversary VE Day bank holiday falls, and the celebrations com...

Students at Miltoncross Academy in Portsmouth

Portsmouth secondary school students make hampers for the homeless

Andy Wilson from Fareham has completed his trek to Everest Base Camp he was doing for SSAFA.

Stubbington army officer raises £5,000 on Everest trek for SSAFA who helped him ...

Andy Wilson in the Himalayas

Stubbington army officer raises £5,000 on Everest trek for SSAFA who helped him ...

VE Day in London on May 8, 1945 Picture: PA/PA Wire

Early May bank holiday to move from a Monday in 2020 - this is why

The Lord Nelson, which will dock in Portsmouth after its penultimate voyage.

Portchester grandmother-of-sixteen to climb 90ft mast of Lord Nelson ship for ar...

The Lord Nelson, which will dock in Portsmouth after its penultimate voyage.

Portchester grandmother-of-sixteen to climb 90ft mast of Lord Nelson ship for ar...

Maria Moffat Picture: Vernon Nash (030819-002)

Gosport woman on Universal Credit 'hasn't seen a single penny' since March

Maria Moffat Picture: Vernon Nash (030819-002)

Gosport woman on Universal Credit 'hasn't seen a single penny' since March

Pete Slinger, the new landlord of The Fareham pub in Trinity Street.

New landlord of Fareham pub bids to host VE Day funfair

Pete Slinger, the new landlord of The Fareham pub in Trinity Street.

New landlord of Fareham pub bids to host VE Day funfair

Soldiers from Princess of Wales Royal Regiment on overseas deployment with the UN in Cyprus. Photo: MoD

Morale crisis looms as public apathy for Britain's armed forces builds, warns ch...

Soldiers from Princess of Wales Royal Regiment on overseas deployment with the UN in Cyprus. Photo: MoD

Morale crisis looms as public apathy for Britain's armed forces builds, warns ch...

Major Andy Wilson will be trekking to the Everest base camp in October in aid of SSAFA. He is pictured here with his children, Aaron, 7, and Ruby, 3, at home in Stubbington. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Meet the Fareham army officer who is giving back to SSAFA after they helped him ...

Major Andy Wilson will be trekking to the Everest base camp in October in aid of SSAFA. He is pictured here with his children, Aaron, 7, and Ruby, 3, at home in Stubbington. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Meet the Fareham army officer who is giving back to SSAFA after they helped him ...

Part of the so-called Poppy Cascade at St Peter's Church on Hayling Island

Hayling Island church raises thousands for armed forces charities with 17,000-po...

Pictured is M Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, carrying out Operation Volcano against Taliban forces in the village of Barikyu in Nothern Helmand Province. Photo: MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

Suicidal veterans desperate for help turn to SSAFA in their thousands as charity...

Lt Col (retired) Chris Parker (right) in Iraq.

British veterans '˜need your love' says senior armyÂ officerÂ

Daniel Arnold and Stephen James, founders of armed forces support network All Call Signs. Photo: Ian Hargreaves

Portsmouth soldiers blown away asÂ demand for their support site soars

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COMMENT: More anger over way our veterans are ignored

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COMMENT: They put their lives on the line for us all

A veterans retreat is hoping to get the green light to be created and built at Fort Cumberland in Eastney for veterans in hardship.

Pictured, from left: David McMullen, project manager for veterans retreat; Tony Reid, trustee and co-founder of Forgotten Veterans UK;, Gary Weaving, CEO and founder of Forgotten Veterans UK; Jonno Rowlinson, volunteer at Forgotten Veterans UK; Stephen Morgan MP; The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, cllr Lee Mason and the Leader of Portsmouth City Council Gerald Vernon-Jackson.

Picture: Sarah Standing (180529-7636)

Shameful study shows how little Britain cares for its newest veterans

Rally driver Cheryl Spencer
Picture: Ian Hargreaves (160581-9)

Rally granny Cheryl and fellow heroes aim to add to their Â£500,000 fundraising ...

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Navy fundraiser for charity

Matthew 'Spider' Webb. Matthew died of pancreatic cancer last year, causing two RAF Corporals to take up a 1,600 mile cycle ride in his memory. Picture: Crown Copyright

Marathon cycle ride in memory of navy and QA hero

Gaz Roberts during the race

Soldier refused to letSahara heat beat him

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Armed forces have a duty of care long after combat

Army veteran Terry Beale, 57, from Southsea, who suffers from PTSD, is now helping other veterans in Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (161289-3142)

Traumatised Southsea soldier turns his life around to help veterans with PTSD

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