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Watford & Hemel Hempstead AFVBC and Royal
British Legion Rider member wins RBLR top award.

number of awards are given to was the first, but sadly not the last to
the Branch members each year go from the Branch, we decided to
Ato reward those who provide dedicate a memorial shield awarded
exemplary service to the Branch. annually to the person the committee
thinks has given more above and
The Andy Simmons Shield beyond for the Branch.
Andy was one of the early members The 2018 winner was Steve Knight
of the Branch, he was the first one of
us to have his photo taken wearing Awarded in recognition of the
the branch badge on his vest. In outstanding work carried out above
2005, while he was still a serving and beyond that required, including
WO2 in the Royal Regiment of working with the Cabbies Veterans
Fusiliers, he very tragically died of a run and other events in his county or
heart attack whilst out on a run. As he Hertfordshire and beyond.

The Strategy for our Veterans UK Government Consultation

n November 2018, the Strategy for our Veterans was published
by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, recognising that
IVeterans are supported by public services and are integrated into
communities across the UK.

This unprecedented cooperation and collaboration across
Governments demonstrates the enduring importance and value of our
Veterans to our nation. It addresses the immediate needs of older
Veterans as well as setting the right conditions for society to
empower and support the newer generation. The Strategy can be
found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strategy-
for-our-veterans

Alongside this, the UK Government published a Consultation Paper,
seeking views on how the Strategy’s 2028 Outcomes could be
implemented, against the background of what provision already
exists. This consultation is UK-wide, although Scotland and Wales
will separately consult on devolved matters. We encourage all those
interested in Veterans’ issues to participate in the consultation, which
is open until 1145pm on 21st February 2019.

The Consultation Paper found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strategy-for-our-
veterans-uk-government-consultation-paper

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