As part of Remembrance this year, Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland will be hosting two events: an Op BANNER Exhibition and a presentation by Glen Espie BEM who was subject to two assassination attempts. If you would like to attend either or both events get in touch.
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In the lead up to Remembrance, the NI Veterans Commissioners Office will host two events. If you would like to attend either the exhibition or presentation you can register via our website nivco.co.uk

Please be aware the presentation evening is limited by capacity.

It’s not long now until the first NI Veterans Awards take place on Wed 26 Oct 22 at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast.
If you would like to attend the Veteran Awards gala, get in touch at veteransawardssni.com or via The Veterans Awards NI Facebook page.

On Tuesday our final Veterans Information Roadshow of 2022 was held in Belfast. From employment to peer support, mental health & more, everyone came together to engage with the veteran community. For more info on what is available to you, get in touch NI Veterans' Support Office

*TODAY* If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, feel free to join us today at our last Veterans Information Roadshow of 2022. A chance to see a plethora of veteran friendly organisations under one roof & to catch up with old friends over a cuppa and a sandwich ☕️🥪🧁

TOMORROW- An opportunity for veterans to meet organisations that are freindly and can be of assistance to you. From employment, breakfast clubs, outdoor pursuits, crafting & men sheds to benevolence, welfare support & mental health. Come along, all veterans & family most welcome.

Pleased to welcome NIO Minister Jonathan Caine to Lisburn this morning for a constructive engagement with a group of veterans from across NI. Legacy and other issues relating to veterans’ needs were discussed.

Next week we hold our final Veterans Information Roadshow of 2022.
If you would like to come along to see what services are available to veterans here in NI, come along for chat and and a cuppa ☕️.
To register please go to nivco.co.uk & register on our home page

Yesterday Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland met with @pwc veterans network in Belfast alongside NI Veterans' Support Office. A great opportunity to meet veterans succeeding in industry and to collaborate in getting information out about what’s going on in NI to support our veteran community.

Today I had the opportunity to meet with and speak to Larne branch Probus and branch President Damien Donaghy. Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome.
Probus is an friendly organisation for retired persons to maintain a social network.

Today I met with Paul Minter a veteran who affected by poor mental health, is running 5000 miles around the entire UK & NI, raising awareness for Head Up Charity. Showing amazing achievement & resilience, if you see Paul near you, give him a shout out of support. 🏃‍♂️ NI Veterans' Support Office

Our rescheduled Veterans Information Roadshow will take place on Tue 4 Oct 3-5pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast.

To register please visit our website nivco.co.uk