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Official unveiling of the Lawesbridge08-02-2010Invitation from the local authorities of Zutphen. Read the whole article.Christmas Eve at Holten Cemetery 200926-12-2009Pictures of the Candle lights on Holten War Cemetery now online in the Photogallery 
New Secretary NVA25-11-2009At the ‘AGM’ of ‘the Normandy Veterans Association’ in London on 31st October 2009, the future structure of the ‘NVA’ was debated Read the whole article.
Veteran Peter George "Tiny" Fowler passed away aged 8518-11-2009Memorial Service 26th November at 7.30 PM Read the whole article.
Harry is selling Poppies again!14-11-2009I will sell my poppies untill I am 185! Read the whole article.
War Hero too old to sell poppies14-11-2009From "thisisCornwall.co.uk" A SECOND World War hero has been banned from selling Remembrance Day poppies after raising £140,000 over 50 years – because he is too old and needs insurance. Read the whole article.Normandy Veterans Attend D-day service26-10-2009From BBC NEWS: Hundreds of British World War II veterans have attended what may be their last major gathering, to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Read the whole article.Wanted: Pictures of Service Westminster Abbey26-10-2009I was not able to attend the last major gathering in Westminster Abbey. Please send me pictures Read the whole article.* Pictures of Bristol now online *24-10-2009See the "Photogallery" for pictures of the Bristol War Veterans Commemoration Parade, Service and Dinner. 
National Express Coaches Plc helps Veterans to London22-10-2009Over 700 Veterans and family free of charge to Westminster Abbey for a final commemorative service Read the whole article.
Stop dont throw it away20-10-2009NVAFRIENDS Befriended museum: Please help us to keep your memory alive! Read the whole article.
Veteran John White passed away08-10-2009SAS Veteran John White, 76 Carlisle Branch, passed away aged 90 Read the whole article.
The Last en-Masse Reunion of the Normandy Veterans08-09-2009Sunday 13 September 2009 In the 65th anniversary year of the D-Day Landings, IWM Duxford is proud to host the last en-mass reunion of the Normandy Veterans. Over 1000 veterans and guests are expected to be in attendance for this poignant and historic day Read the whole article.
Old comrades turn out in force in Dringhouses to honour tank veteran Richard Charles Eagles24-08-2009From The Press: A WAR hero who was the last surviving member of a tank crew that almost single-handedly wrested control of a French village from the Nazis, has died, aged 87. Read the whole article.
Who are They?01-07-2009Octavia likes to share some nice pictures with a veteran and his wife, but who are they? Read the whole article.
TEARS AT LAST MARCH OF OUR NORMANDY HEROES27-06-2009Sunday June 21,2009 Report by Sarah Wescott (UK News), Helen Playford Read the whole article.
NVAFRIENDS are made Honourary Member of the Normandy Veterans Association27-06-2009After the Service of Commemoration and Parade at Whitehall NVAFRIENDS Hans and Harm Kuijper were made honourary member of the NVA. Read the whole article.
NVA is NOT disbanding23-06-2009Statement by the General Secretary Peter L. Hodge Read the whole article.
Normandy Veterans D-Day Cup Winner 200917-06-2009Photos and story by Helen Playford Read the whole article..jpg)
Pictures Normandy now online10-06-2009More than 500 pictures of the 65th Anniversary of D day in the photogallery Read the whole article.
Dutch tribute to the Queen09-06-2009NVAFRIENDS took along 300 portraits of HM to Normandy Read the whole article.
English FA Remember those who fought at D Day.09-06-2009Never Forget, Never Again Our recent match in Almaty coincided with the 65th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings. Read the whole article.
Normandy Veteran (D day +3) Graham Roe passed away03-06-2009Funeral on 9th June Read the whole article.
Charles invited to D Day events02-06-2009BBC NEWS: Prince Charles is to attend D Day commemorations in Normandy at the weekend, Clarence House has confirmed. Read the whole article.
D-Day snub to Queen27-05-2009MailOnline News: Palace fury as Sarkozy refuses to invite royals to 65th Anniversary Read the whole article.
Kitbagmates raised money24-05-2009An example of one of the heart warming initiatives to raise money for the Normandy Veterans to return to the beaches in Normandy Read the whole article.
Programme Normandy20-05-2009Latest news about Commemorative Bars, Official Commemorative Programme,etc. Read the whole article.
Anonymous Heroes17-05-2009Portraits of Anonymous Heroes - New book by Ian Patrick Read the whole article.
Itinerary NVA 200901-05-2009News from the Honorary General Secretary: All events for 2009 Read the whole article.
Statement NVA27-03-2009General Statement by the Honorary General Secretary of the Normandy Veterans Association Read the whole article.
Info Normandy funding26-03-2009Wishing to go to Normandy? Please read the latest details here Read the whole article.
Blue Plaque in memory of Robert Lochner25-03-2009Haslemere Society is planning to unveil blue plaque in memory of Robert Lochner, war time inventer, May 8, at 2.30pm Read the whole article.
ASSOCIATION OF DUNKIRK LITTLE SHIPS VETERANS CRUISE 200925-03-2009The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) is searching for World War 2 Veterans, and particularly those from the Dunkirk and D-Day landing operations, to join them for their annual Veterans Cruise on the River Thames, which takes place this year on Sunday 13 September. Read the whole article.
Thank you so much: A hero named George Cross to return to the sands after six decades21-03-2009Among the veterans returning to Normandy in June will be a man with a name fit for a hero - George Cross. Read the whole article.
Rod Stewart donates cash for 15 D-Day Veterans21-03-2009Mail Online: Rod Stewart led a roll call of politicians, celebrities and generous members of the public backing the Daily Mail s campaign to send the D-Day veterans to Normandy. Read the whole article.
Victory for D-Day veterans21-03-2009Mail Online: A ceremony fit for heroes, and the cash to send them there Read the whole article..jpg)
NVA reject D-day cash offer21-03-2009BBC NEWS: A veterans association has rejected an offer of Lottery funding for a trip to mark the 65th anniversary this summer of the D-Day landings in France. Read the whole article.
Daily Mail Campaign20-03-2009Support the Daily Mail Campaign and make a donation. Read here all the details Read the whole article.
Poem: Arromanches20-03-2009A short poem that Alan McKeane wrote for the 60th anniversary, having been to the Normandy beaches. Read the whole article.Donation Normandy 200919-03-2009If you like to make a donation, find here the details Read the whole article.
D Day veterans denied Government funds for 65th Normandy Landings anniversary, - but they will be eligible in 204419-03-2009From the Daily Mail: D-Day veterans will be denied Government help to make a pilgrimage to the beaches of Normandy to mark the 65th anniversary of the landings next year, it emerged tonight. Read the whole article.
Last surviving officer from daring World War II Pegasus Bridge operation dies aged 8516-03-2009Mail Online: The last surviving officer to serve in World War II s daring Pegasus Bridge operation which paved the way for the D-Day landings has died aged 85. Read the whole article.
Petition to formally commemoration27-02-2009Petition the Prime Minister to formally commemorate the 65th Anniversary of D-Day; a momentous day in modern history Read the whole article..jpg)
Benefactor helps D-Day veterans17-02-2009A benefactor has paid for 30 veterans from Bristol to travel to France for D-Day commemorations after the government said it would not fund the trip. Read the whole article.
Overlord15-02-2009Appeal from the Secretary of the NVA mr. Peter L. Hodge for fundraising Read the whole article.
It is simply a national scandal13-02-2009from the Daily Press: They risked their lives two generations ago on the beaches of Normandy. Now in their 80s and 90s, these old men want nothing more than to return – probably for the last time – for the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings. But our Normandy veterans are having to stand outside supermarkets in the West today, shaking tins to raise the money to be able to afford to go – while the present day politicians who are refusing to pay for them, get their trips to the same ceremonies paid by the taxpayers. Read the whole article.
D-Day veterans turned down for bank account12-02-2009Lloyds apologises after saying appeal fund would provide no benefit. From The Independent - By John Lichfield and Cahal Milmo Read the whole article.Christmas Eve at Holten Cemetery26-12-2008See Photogallery Remembrance Weekend London11-11-2008see pictures in the photogallery
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