Unforgotten Forces

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.

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

We're recruiting a part time Veterans Officer to take forward our communications and training work. Close date 15 Jul. https://t.co/WrdofzCAZd

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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 https://t.co/Xjna810ezA

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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.

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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 https://t.co/H0AqXGQFUN @agescotland

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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 https://t.co/Mbj8EHfbos

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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 https://t.co/H0AqXGQFUN @agescotland

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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. https://t.co/Mbj8EHfbos

[Sight Scotland Veterans @SightScotVets]

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.

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

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 ⬇️

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

Fantastic to have @MWChoirs perform at #UFForces spring gathering conference @agescotland

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

Hearing directly how @MWChoirs benefits women in Armed Forces and veterans community #UFForces gathering conference @agescotland

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

Delighted to have Wendy Human from @MWChoirs presenting on singing for wellbeing #UFForces spring gathering. @agescotland

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

Great discussion at @fightingwpride @agescotland diversity workshop #UFForces gathering conference

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

Ready for axe throwing @SightScotVets #UFForces spring gathering conference @agescotland

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

Great to have Louisa Turner @GenerationsWT sharing good practice for Intergenerational Practice with #UFForces spring Gathering. @agescotland

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

Excited to be kicking off #UFForces spring 2024 Gathering conference with Fiona Cross @agescotland

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

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.
https://t.co/EF48oKanpL

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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 https://t.co/Mbj8EHeDyU

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

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. https://t.co/rTT74TjFLH

[Unforgotten Forces @UFForces]

The spring issue of Unforgotten Forces magazine is out now, with stories on veteran-friendly GPs, help to quit smoking and more. https://t.co/sZjbWJ0aOc