Almost a third of stroke survivors (30%) feel like they are a burden to their family and friends at Christmas time, according to new research released by the Stroke Association. Thanks to Nicola for sharing her story 💜

'It was considered a minor stroke but it had a major impact on our lives' belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-…

It’s International Hat Day & here at #NIWM we've found that it's true that it’s an ill wind that blows no good during WW2. Blacked-out streets ushered in a boom time for hatters, as few would chase after errant headgear in the dark. Bel Tel 21/3/1941 #Internationalhatday

Worth a read: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Football and War enjoyed the discussion with Woody on WW2 TV on You Tube for the episode entitled - The Importance and Impact of Football in WW2. You can listen back to our discussion @ youtube.com/watch?v=XAD3gU…

A school in Southampton is raising money to erect a memorial to commemorate RAF pilots who protected the city during the Second World War, including the only Fighter Command pilot to be awarded a VC. Every little helps. Link to their funding page: gofund.me/b3fb40570

Remains of WW2 wharfs at Lisahally (Londonderry) where U-boats surrendered have been given listed status. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk bbc.com/news/articles/… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

Medium C Hornet tanks filmed during trials at the William Foster Works, Lincoln, autumn 1918. You can find the full footage here: bit.ly/4avfabo Film: IWM 1191

🏆 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 🏆 On Sunday our U14’s play in the SBYL Supplementary Cup Final! 🆚 St Malachy’s 🏟️ Blanchflower 3G ⏰ Kick off @ 13:00 🎟️ Free Admission #AmberArmy 🟠⚫️

Dressed as Santa Claus, Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan hands out presents to Dutch children at Volkel, 13 December 1944. Image: IWM (CL 1729)

🏆 𝐔𝟏𝟒 𝐒𝐁𝐘𝐋 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 🏆 Congratulations to our U14’s in today’s cup final! #Champions #AmberArmy 🟠⚫️

Seen on the Home Front History FB Group... thought it a fantastic image.

Alex Kleytman, an 87-year-old Ukrainian immigrant from Odesa and Holocaust survivor, was killed during a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney He had also survived Russian terror in Siberia. He died while trying to protect his wife euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/15/he-…

An air gunner demonstrates handling a pair of .303 Browning machine guns, mounted in one of the blister gun-turrets of a Consolidated Catalina of No. 4 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit on Loch Ryan, Ayrshire. Image: IWM (CH 2449)

Christmas Day celebrations for British gunners in a woodland near Geilenkirchen, Germany, 25 December 1944. Film: IWM A70 221-3

Did you know about the World War Two pillbox at the home of Glentoran FC in East Belfast?