With demands for their services at an all-time high, a Newtownards charity that helps veterans says ‘exciting things’ are happening, including a special Ball for an ex-soldier. Since appearing in the Newtownards Chronicle, Beyond the Battlefield, based on Jubilee Road, has seen an 80% increase in the number of people using their services, averaging at…
The big event of the year is our Gala Ball and auction, to be held in The Stormont Hotel, on Sat 31st October 2014.
Paul Hasting will doing a 50 mile swim in Ards Leisure Centre during the month of September. Paul will be accompanied by other veterans and will finish the swim in 4 weeks.
Beyond the Battlefield was formed as a charity to look after the well being of the Ex-service Community in both parts of the Island of Ireland.
Beyond the Battlefield is being formed as a charity to look after the well being of the Ex-service Community in both parts of the Island of Ireland.
This is a really worthwhile charity and I am delighted to see that Robert, with others has taken the initiative to provide support, advice and a much needed community group for Veterans to go and talk to people in similar circumstances
Plans are underway to open a £3.5 million centre in Newtownards specifically catering for the needs of military veterans, making it the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.
The Democratic Unionist Party met yesterday with a representative from ‘Beyond the Battelfields’, a local charity focused on dealing with trauma and stress faced by former service personnel. Junior Minister Jonathan Bell met with Mr Robert McCartney along with Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson and MLA Brenda Hale.
Beyond The Battlefield recently received direct communication from the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron. Within the correspondence, David Cameron said: I am absolutely committed to ensuring that our former Armed Forces personnel receive the care and support they deserve. Whilst central Government plays its part, the contribution of devolved and local Government is equally important.…
By Jason Boyd / Newtownards Chronicle Plans are underway to open a £3.5 million centre in Newtownards specifically catering for the needs of military veterans, making it the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Robert McCartney, from the Beyond the Battlefield charity, told the Chronicle the statistics surrounding veterans living in Northern Ireland were…
