Veterans Festival set to take place in Petersfield.
The festival gives ex-service people an opportunity to meet with service charities and other veterans for advice, assistance and support.
Last updated 23rd Jan 2025
East Hampshire District Council are hosting a 'Veterans Festival' on Friday, aiming to celebrate and support veterans and those active in the armed forces.
The festival gives ex-service people an opportunity to meet with service charities and other veterans for advice, assistance and support.
Here is a schedule of the day:
10.15am Opening address – Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire
10.45am Forces Pension Society
11.15am Strange Old Things Mobile Museum
11.45am Keith Malcolm – NHS Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse – QA Hospital
12.30am Tim Jones – Positive Transition
1.15pm Forces Pension Society
2pm Keith Malcolm – NHS Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse – QA Hospital
2.30pm Closing address – Damian Hinds and EHDC Community Leads
The Forces Pension Society gives advice and guidance to its members on all aspects of their Armed Forces Pension.
Strange Old Things Mobile Museum will bring military history to the festival that will take you on a journey through time that makes the past come alive.
The wonderful charity, Hounds for Heroes, whose specially trained assistance dogs help veterans overcome their physical challenges, promotes an increased sense of freedom, providing a loyal comrade and just maybe the beginning of a new life.
Arranged in partnership with Petersfield Royal British Legion and the Office of Damian Hinds MP, many local and national groups will be on hand providing advice and support to veterans.