Veterans

Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Sara Edwards with Army, Sea and Air cadets at the launch of Llanelli's Poppy Appeal
Armed Forces

LLANELLI: Poppy Appeal launches at new Royal British Legion hub, with a Friday deadline to lay a wreath

The Lord-Lieutenant cut the ribbon on the Legion’s new St Elli hub. If you want to lay a wreath at…

Rows of small wooden remembrance crosses, each with a poppy at its centre, planted in the grass of the Garden of Remembrance in Swansea
Armed Forces

SWANSEA: Every Remembrance date this year, from the poppy appeal launch to the Armistice Day silence

Poppies go on sale later this month, the Sunday parade has its route and times, and the council says it…

A row of seated veterans and serving personnel in naval and army uniforms with medals, watching the ceremony in the sunshine.
Armed Forces

SWANSEA: City honours its armed forces community as flag is raised over the Guildhall

Veterans, serving personnel, cadets and dignitaries gathered for Armed Forces Day, with a free bus laid on for the Wales…

Lewis Bradley and Paul Roberts outside the National Waterfront Museum. Credit: Andrew Millership
Armed Forces

SWANSEA: Free employment support service launches for veterans in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot

Veterans in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who are struggling to find a route into civilian employment can now access…

Group of people dressed in historical military uniforms from different eras standing with The Great Tommy Sleep Out banner at Swansea Airport
Armed Forces

Fundraisers to sleep rough in derelict RAF buildings at Swansea Airport for homeless veterans

A team of fundraisers led by an ex-Territorial Army member will spend two nights sleeping in the exposed, derelict remains…

Two people in festive hats sit together smiling at a decorated table during a Christmas celebration at Blind Veterans UK’s Rustington centre.
Blind Veterans UK

Pembrokeshire blind veteran, 84, to spend Christmas with 30 fellow ex‑Service men and women after facing festive season alone

A blind veteran from Pembrokeshire who faced spending Christmas on his own is instead preparing for a week of festive…

Armed Forces

Swansea falls silent for Remembrance Sunday

Swansea paused at 11am today to remember those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Rows of small wooden remembrance crosses, each with a poppy at its centre, planted in the grass of the Garden of Remembrance in Swansea
Armistice Day

Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance opens

A temporary Garden of Remembrance has been opened in the city centre as Swansea remembers those who have fallen this…

Group photo taken from above showing the Lord Mayor of Swansea in ceremonial robes surrounded by the High Sheriff, council leaders, armed forces representatives, veterans, councillors and police at the Poppy Appeal launch.
Armistice Day

Swansea launches annual Poppy Appeal with city market ceremony

This year’s Poppy Appeal has been officially launched in Swansea, marking the start of the annual fundraising campaign to support…

War memorials in the north‑east corner of People’s Park, Llanelli, featuring a statue of a coal miner and soldier with commemorative plaques.
Carmarthenshire Council

Council pledges to investigate permanent access at Llanelli cenotaph

Carmarthenshire Council says it will explore creating permanent level access at Llanelli cenotaph after concerns were raised about frail veterans…

Montage image featuring Llanelli Cenotaph and RAF veteran Cllr Rob Evans in military uniform saluting.
Armed Forces Covenant

Anger as frail veterans left unable to access Llanelli Cenotaph

Calls are growing for Carmarthenshire County Council to act after campaigners warned that frail and disabled veterans will be unable…