This year sees the 130th anniversary of the inauguration of SSAFA nurses - still active today providing first-class nursing and midwifery services to British Armed Forces personnel and their families posted overseas in Cyprus, SHAPE, Gibraltar, Brunei, Kenya, and BATUS in Canada

I have this trike I bought in good condition 2nd hand for Leonie a few years back. It wasn’t t right for her & was too big but she did try it. It’s for an older child. So if anyone would like it for a small donation to Leonie’s charity. Pick up only, unless local. Please DM me

Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward, KBE, CB, National Chairman of SSAFA said: "All in SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity are greatly saddened to hear of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II." 1/4

I'd like to say hello to the Armed Forces Community in Southend-on-Sea, Rochford and Castle Point. I'm Debbie and have taken over the Division. The Southend & Rochford team are here to support you practically, emotionally or financially, if and when you need us.

The first ever Veterans' Survey has been launched today. Veterans' Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer calls on ex-military personnel to fill in the survey, which takes less than 30 minutes. ons.gov.uk/surveys/inform…

The Southend & Rochford team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅

Wishing all our friends and followers a very Happy New Year. Best wishes for a great 2023, from all of us in the SSAFA Southend & Rochford team.

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Just a week to go until #ReservesDay! Wednesday 21st June is a national occasion to recognise #Reservists for their service and dedication. Find out how you can show your support here: ow.ly/jUMF50ONQZt

For our followers in East Anglia - keep your eyes peeled this afternoon (Wed 14th June) for the Hercules flypast, marking its retirement from RAF service. The flypast route includes Cambridge and Colchester from around 3pm - all the details here: ow.ly/4kws50ONVjs

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them ...

On Friday 14 February 2025, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, turned 140. Help us celebrate 140 years and see how you can get involved, so that our Armed Forces family never has to battle alone. Visit: ssafa.org.uk/SSAFA140 #SSAFA140

Come and visit us on Southend High Street on Sat 28th June 2025 to celebrate #ArmedForcesDay. This year is a combined celebration with the 80th Anniversaries of both VE Day & VJ Day, with Southend-on-Sea City Council putting on events and entertainment all day. See you there!