Shark hunting in the Solent! (kind of)
VOS went fishing with Black Rock Charters last week…. Here’s an account from onboard: “Both my wife and I were so thrilled when we had the opportunity to take to sea again on a fishing trip, you see it all follows on from my background of once representing Great Britain in many Sea Angling events […]
SILVER SUCCESS AT VETERANS OUTREACH SUPPORT
After several months of collating evidence and keeping our fingers crossed, VOS is proud to announce that we have been awarded the coveted Silver Award by the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. This scheme publicly recognises employers’ efforts to support defence personnel issues, such as employing reservists and veterans, while encouraging others to do […]
Falklands 40 – Veterans Outreach Support
We know this is a difficult time for many. We know there are more veterans out there who may yet call on us. We’re here for you. 🙏 Thank you to BBC South Today, to Nigel, to Scott, and to all those who are sharing their stories, encouraging others to step forward. We’re […]
Next Week — camaraderie, community, fun — come along!
Hope to see many of you next week: w/c 13 June These 9 activities are completely free to VOS Service Users… . Monday at 1030-1200hrs IOW social hub at the Aviation Museum, Sandown, PO36 0JP . Tuesday at 0930-1100hrs Brew & Biscuits Social group at The Acorn Community Centre, Wecock Farm, Waterlooville PO8 9UX . […]
VOS Volunteers — Thank you!
Our volunteers (all 52 of them) give so much time, passion, energy and commitment to Veterans Outreach Support. We are proud to have their support and we’d like to thank them all, during this year’s Volunteers Week. Thank you, VOS Vols! And, as we’re a busy charity with lots going on, we’re always keen to […]
A wheely great time on the water with WetWheels!
After a week of winds and bad weather we were blessed with sunshine and balmy conditions on the Solent for our trip with WetWheels. Led by one of our trustees, Alex, and attended by our Ops Officer, known as …the other Alex….we were treated to a fantastic couple of hours on the water. WetWheels is […]
Write-up: The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust AGM MAY 2022
An insight from our Operations Manager, Alex Watts: Over the years since leaving the RN, I have had many jobs, life experiences and the distractions of service family life with 3 small children. I therefore have never identified myself as a veteran, ‘wren’ or RN. If anything, I was an army wife! However, since working […]
VOS Visit to Submarine Museum 6 May 2022 – An Airman’s Recollection
My journey to the Submarine Museum started by taking the Gosport Ferry (which I now appreciate is a skimmer, in that it travels on the surface of the water, not beneath it) to join my maritime colleagues on the mainland of Gosport. A short walk, which involved crossing Pneumonia Bridge, took us to the museum […]
It’s o-fish-ial — VOS went to the Aquarium!
It must be over twenty years since I visited the Blue Reef Aquarium – that was in the days of young grandchildren so I was delighted to be able join the lovely group for a private tour last Thursday. We had the very knowledgeable Louise taking us around and explaining about the various species we […]
VOS all at Sea
VOS Service Users and Volunteers were recently given the opportunity to find their sea legs aboard a Second World War search and rescue launch; HSL (High Speed Launch) 102 was built in 1936. The vessel has been fully restored and is operated by the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust out of the Historic Dockyard. The […]
