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AFVBC
Age Scotland’s Veterans Project in the Unforgotten Forces consortium to boost the health and
wellbeing of veterans in Scotland aged 65 and older. A minimum
Saltcoats Veteran Breakfast Club invited guests from Age Scot- one day’s paid service in HM Armed Forces as a regular, reserve,
land to join them recently to discuss the latest Covert challenge. national serviceman or in the merchant navy could entitle you to
Doug Anthoney and Rachel Connor discussed how the veterans extra help and support.
could take part in the COVERT 2019 Challenge.
An AFVBC member said: “I’m really looking forward to the
Rachel said: “Physical activity is a wonder drug for later life challenge with my fellow veterans, and it’s great knowing Rachel
mental and physical health. We want more older armed forces and Doug are there to help us every step of the way.”
veterans to enjoy and benefit from it.”
The armed forces veteran breakfast club meet every Monday
COVERT 2019 is a Challenge for Older Veterans to Exercise morning from 9.30 in the Melbourne Cafe, Saltcoats. All are
Regularly Together. Age Scotland is working alongside partners welcome.
Notice:
Armed Forces Breakfast Event at Oadby and Wigston Council
offices on Tuesday 3rd September 2019.
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