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  1. Stories to celebrate, experiences to learn from

    father was a farmer and his mother was a seamstress, to his arrival in England during the Second World War, where he trained as a Gunner in the RAF. He describes his experiences of discrimination as a scourge ... ‘We are all part of the human race, with all creeds and colours the same, yet we live in a world where some people think they’re better than other people. It bothers me a lot. I’m a Christian

  2. Travel benefits for veterans

    apply for the Pass? Anyone receiving ongoing payment under the War Pensions Scheme or the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (including war widows/widowers and eligible dependents) is entitled to receive ... eligible for a Veterans Oyster photocard if you're: Receiving ongoing payments - in your name - under the War Pensions Scheme: this includes widows, widowers and dependants Receiving Guaranteed Income Payment

  3. Lifelong love

    months later, in April 1949, they were married. Terry and Tim's story A chance meeting at the end of World War Two resulted in 57 years of devoted marriage for our storyteller Terry. Life together Eric always

  4. Poetry and emotion

    to reading poetry, however acclaimed the writer might be. Jim was an evacuee during the Second World War, and while some classes were held in the nearby grammar school, he says he had a sparse wartime

  5. Fundraise

    people with vital friendship and advice when we're needed most. Spotlight on: World Cup sweepstake Celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style by hosting a sweepstake for charity. Fundraising ideas Find fundraising

  6. Pensions advice for veterans

    extremely complex, with a number of schemes in operation. You may also be eligible for some sort of war pension, depending on your length of service, when you served and whether or not you were injured while ... injured as part of your time in the Armed Forces before April 2005 and are no longer serving, then the War Pension Scheme will compensate for this.  What sort of injury? You can claim for any injury or

  7. A guide to income tax for pensioners

    employment or self-employment pensions, including State Pension , and annuities (except pensions under the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme) interest from savings accounts dividends from ... Allowance Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Winter Fuel Payment pensions administered under the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme lottery or Premium Bond wins industrial injuries

  8. Lesley Manville on Mrs Harris Goes To Paris

    differently today than they may have two years ago? “In our story, we’re coming out of a post-war Britain, with all of the austerity that’s commensurate with that,” Lesley points out. “But ... go! What’s the worst that could happen? You don’t need to prove anything to the wider world – it’s about proving it to yourself.”

  9. Transport concessions for disabled people

    epilepsy receive Attendance Allowance receive Severe Disablement Allowance receive War Pensioner's mobility supplement receive War or Service Disablement pension  London Freedom Pass: You can apply for a

  10. Work for us

    serving customers in one of our friendly, welcoming charity shops, you’ll be helping to build a world where every older person is included and valued. Find your role today Jobs with our partner organisations ... organisations Age UK works nationally, locally and internationally in pursuit of our vision of creating a world where every older person is included and valued. Find out about working for one of our partner organisations

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