Calling allwar veterans

I AM writing on behalf of World War II veterans who, due to a lack of advertising, may not have been aware that in 2010 financial grants, Heroes Return II, were available from the Big Lottery Fund to enable veterans, male or female, to pay a visit of remembrance to the theatre of war they were involved in.

It appears the number of veterans claiming these grants was far less than anticipated resulting in these grants being extended to December 31, 2012.

Veterans, who will now be aged 80 and over, may still take advantage of these grants and plan a visit.

The grants range from £150 to cover travel and accommodation for veteran, spouse and carer, within the UK, £1,300 to Northern Europe and £5.500 to the Far East.

These grants are also available to widows and widowers of veterans.

As I have received a grant for a visit I made last December, I would be more than willing to advise any readers on how and where to claim

TED CACHART

Chairman

49 Squadron Association

(01773 853181)

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