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Theresa Davidson was just 25 when she lost her husband, Clark Mitchell, on the final day of the Falklands conflict. Four decades later, she says it still feels like yesterday, as she remembers her devastation and the slow journey to rebuild her life. Closing her eyes, Theresa can still picture Read more…
Wednesday 10 August 2022 MOD to run a ballot for veterans and bereaved families from the Falklands Conflict to apply for free flight to Falkland Islands. Visit to take place in November 2022 to mark Remembrance Sunday in the 40th year since the liberation of the Falkland Islands by Read more…
Jeremy Vine, Ambassador for the Soldiering On Awards It is Saturday 25th June, Armed Forces Day and we, The War Widows’ Association of Great Britain, join the nation to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. This year, its extra special because its Read more…
On 14th June 2022, I was honoured as your Chairman, to represent all those whose partner orfamily member died as a result of the Falklands war 40 years ago. The service was held at the National Memorial Arboretum and was extremely moving andreduced many to tears. Military personnel who had Read more…
The War Widows Association congratulate Her Majesty The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee. We were delighted to have 100 members attending the Trouping The Colour.
Hi everyone, After all the storms there is activity all around with the clearing up aftermath. Down here on the coast the noise of the winds was incredible and the size of the waves quite scary. It was too dangerous to walk along the beach with the dogs as they Read more…
It is unfortunate that due to circumstances beyond their control the organisers of the festival have had to cancel for 2022. We are sincerely hopeful that they will return next year and our Quilt can be part of this wonderful and worthwhile event. We are really proud that our famous Read more…
We are honoured and privileged that these amazing ladies not only raised so much money for us with their remarkable achievement but also laid one of our crosses in memory of those who paid the highest price for their country. Thank you
HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee : Trooping the Colour 2nd June 2022 We have 100 tickets for War Widows to attend this event. You can each apply for 2 tickets. Gates open at 8.30 and all must be seated no later than 9.45. You are required to remain seated until Read more…
We have recently received confirmation from Transport for London (TFL), that Vetran’s Oyster Cards due to expire on 31st May 2022 will be renewed automatically. We are led to belive that these will be issued with a 5 year life to expire in 2027. If you have any queries, then Read more…
