Mallorca playing a vital role in helping wounded British veterans fight to make the very best of life
An average of 22 British military veterans either attempt to or commit suicide every day in the United Kingdom.
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"The Not Forgotten Association does exactly that, it makes sure we're not forgotten"
Interview with former Royal Marine Alex Brewer who stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on foot patrol in Afghanistan.
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"At 6.30pm on 23 August 2007, my life changed"
Interview with Sergeant Stu Parker who was critically wounded in Afghanistan in the worst case of friendly fire since 1991 in the Gulf War
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British war veterans coming to Majorca for a change of scene
Members of the armed forces who saw action in The Falklands, Northern Ireland and Gulf 91 will be arriving on the island at the end of this month.
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Best foot forward for British military veterans
The third and final group of physically or mentally wounded British military veterans have been enjoying some well-earned rest and recuperation in Majorca this week.
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Majorca pays tribute to British troops
For the seventh year running the Not Forgotten Association has been bringing groups of British forces veterans to Majorca.
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British war veterans conquer the Tramuntana
"I was hit twice in the stomach, once in the side and then blown up by a hand grenade."
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Not Forgotten Association: A soldier's story of Afghanistan
"I was happy to have taken it. Could have been a mate."
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From the world's battlefields to the beaches of Majorca
Two groups of British servicemen and women who have been wounded on active service will be arriving on the island with their partners for a week’s holiday.
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From Juno Beach to Majorca
"A few years back, there did seem to be a bit of apathy towards the armed forces. However, over the past few years, on Remembrance Day, we have noticed the number of the general public coming out to support us grow significantly."
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A big thank you to Majorca
The group of wounded war veterans who trained on the island to climb Kilimanjaro want to thank Majorca..
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From the Tramuntana to Mount Kilimanjaro
The group was one of four which the Not Forgotten Association brings out to the island every year.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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Turn to military veterans
I know scores of wounded UK military veterans who would jump at the chance to help.
Humphrey Carter28/03/2020 11:48