Veterans News Hub NI

11/05/2026

This weekend 👇

28/04/2026

📣 Important Update from Veterans Services NI

Veterans Welfare Service NI is now Veterans Services Northern Ireland. While the name has changed, the support and services you rely on remain exactly the same.

☎️New Contact Numbers:

📞 Coleraine: 0757 096 4330

📞 Holywood: 0738 705 0603

📞 Portrush: 0738 705 0640

📞 Enniskillen: 0738 705 0505

📞 Front Door (Head Office): 0738 705 0640

📧 Email (unchanged):[email protected]

If you need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out using the new numbers.

24/04/2026

Hi everyone,

I am conducting a study exploring the identity of female veterans living in NI as a part of an MSc Psychological Science at Queen’s University Belfast. As a part of this study, I would like to interview as many women as possible who served after the disbandment of the WRAC, WREN or WRAF and who now live in Northern Ireland.

I am hoping that this study will inform future support to help more military women to make a healthy transition to civilian life.

If you would like to be involved, then please get in touch by emailing me [email protected]

Please feel free to share this with your network if you know anyone who might be interested.

Many thanks in advance,

Jen Robinson

30/03/2026

🌿 Join Our Recovery & Resilience Spring Programme 🌿

Defence Gardens Scheme (DGS) warmly invites veterans, service leavers, and family members to take part in our Recovery & Resilience Horticultural Therapy Spring Programme.

📍 Ashes to Gold, 251 Dunhill Road, Macosquinn, Coleraine BT51 3QJ
📅 Starting Wednesday 15th April
🕒 10 weeks – one day per week

This supportive, nature-based programme offers a calm and welcoming space to:
🌱 Rebuild confidence
🌼 Improve wellbeing
🌿 Connect with others who understand your journey

Through guided gardening and horticultural activities, you’ll learn new skills, strengthen resilience, and experience the healing power of nature.

We would be truly honoured to welcome you into our growing community—where together we nurture strength, connection, and wellbeing.

🌍 Rooted in nature and guided by evidence-based practice, this programme supports the Armed Forces community while bringing together People, Place, and Purpose.

💬 If you or someone you know could benefit, please get in touch or share this post!

30/03/2026

Change of contact number for Veteran’s Services Northern Ireland (Formerly Veterans Welfare Service NI) 👇

📢 Important Update from Veterans Services Northern Ireland

We want to let you know about some recent changes to how you can contact Veterans Services Northern Ireland (formerly known as the Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland).

☎️ New Contact Number:
Due to comms restructuring, landline numbers are no longer in use. You can now reach the team on their new mobile number:
07387 05 05 64

📧 Email Address (unchanged):
[email protected]

Please note, while the name and phone contact have changed, the services and support available remain exactly the same. Veterans across Northern Ireland can continue to access the same trusted welfare services, advice, and information.

If you or someone you know needs support, don’t hesitate to get in touch using the details above.

💬 Veteran’s Services Northern Ireland are here to help, please feel free to share to help spread the word.

20/03/2026

Reminder about this event tomorrow 👇

Holidays for Heroes Jersey – Fundraising Big Breakfast

Join us for a Fundraising Big Breakfast in support of Holidays for Heroes Jersey, an incredible charity recognising the contribution of those who have been injured in mind or body as a result of their military service. 💙

📅 Saturday 21st March 2026
⏰ 08:30 – 12:30
📍 Royal British Legion, Ballymoney

Come along and enjoy a great breakfast while supporting a truly worthwhile cause. All veterans, families, and supporters are very welcome to attend and show their support for this fantastic initiative.

Let’s come together as a community to give back to those who have given so much. ✨

Please share and help spread the word! 🙌🍳🥓

13/03/2026

On tonight if you happen to be in Omagh 👇

13/03/2026

🎖️ St Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Presentation ☘️

The Ulster Branch of the Irish Guards Association warmly invites you to join them for their annual St Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Presentation.

📍 Venue: Shorts Social Club, Holywood Road, Belfast
🗓 Date: Tuesday 17 March
⏰ Time: 10:00am

🎟 Tickets: £15 (includes lunch)

It promises to be a fantastic day and a great social occasion, bringing together members, veterans, families and friends to celebrate this proud tradition.

For further information or tickets, please contact:
📞 Frank McCracken: 07746 530313
📞 Graham Ferguson: 07735 567367
📧 [email protected]

Everyone is very welcome – we hope to see you there! ☘️

05/03/2026

Happening this Saturday at Brownlow House 👇

Attention Veterans! 🇬🇧

Are you a veteran with questions about your pension, war pensions, legacy pension, or benefits? Need help with a benefits check or have other queries?

Join us for a Veterans Surgery!

🗓 Date: 7th March 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00hrs – 13:00hrs
📍 Location: Brownlow Courtyard, Lurgan

This event is facilitated by Veterans Support Northern Ireland and is open to all veterans seeking advice or assistance. Their team will be on hand to help with:

Pension queries
War pensions
Legacy pension issues
Benefits checks
Any other questions you may have

No appointment necessary—just drop in!

Your service matters. Let us help you get the support you deserve.

For more information, contact AA Veterans Support.

This surgery is sponsored by Help For Heroes.

AA Veterans Support AAVS - Northern Ireland Armed Forces Pathway Navigator Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Veterans News Hub NI ASA Charity RBL Lurgan and Brownlow Branch Brownlow House Lavelle McIlwrath Andy Allen MLA



Ancre Somme Association
Registered Charity NIC108368

03/03/2026

NI job opportunity! 👇

📢 We're hiring - Northern Ireland Ambassador 📢

Are you passionate about books and building connections? Join our amazing team! You can learn more about Reading Force through our website, here:
https://www.readingforce.org.uk/about

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV along with a one-page summary of why you would be a good fit for the role and for Reading Force as a whole to our Office Manager [email protected] by Monday 16 March 2025. Interviews will be held online on Friday 27 March 2025.

https://www.cobseo.org.uk/reading-force-northern-ireland-ambassador/