For many, war is a dim and distant memory. However, for those linked with our military troops today, war is omnipresent, with loved ones still overseas defending our nation and the security of the people of the Middle East and beyond. At the 11^th hour on the 11th day of the 11^th month, up and down the breadth of the country, we will remember them.

The simply stunning exhibition of poppies around the Tower of London in 2014, marking 100 years since WWI created an unforgettable memory in the heads and hearts of all who have visited. A truly remarkable piece of art, the images of the moat of poppies helps us appreciate the enormity of the effect of WWI on every life in Britain- then and now. The poppy, this year, is finding new landing places on lampposts throughout the country, more prominent than ever.

With much, if not all, of our museum pieces and our working vehicles originating in active service during the World Wars, the plight of our troops is close to our hearts here at Armourgeddon.

The ABF

Our chosen charity is the Army Benevolent Fund (The ABF); The Soldiers’ Charity and in the shadow of a Remembrance Day remembering all those who have fallen in defence of our country, we thought that we would tell you more about this brilliant charity in this week’s blog.

The ABF give a lifetime of support to soldiers and veterans from the British Army, and their immediate families, when they are in need. They provide grants to individuals through their Regiments and Corps and support a wide range of specialist charities that sustain the British Army ‘family’, both at home and around the world.

The ABF take pride in being responsive, making a difference at a critical point in peoples’ lives and have been doing this since 1944, working with veterans of every conflict, and they envisage continuing doing so for the ‘long haul’ – supporting all future generations of our soldiers and their dependents.

Here on site at Armourgeddon, we have been fundraising all year. We have a decommissioned bomb that has acted as our collection tin during the season. The bomb is due to be emptied and counted in the coming weeks with the donation being passed on to the ABF in support of their good work. We have also been selling a book, Kicking The Hornets’ Nest by Gerry Well. Gerry visited us a number of months ago and donated a number of his books for us to sell. All proceeds of these sales are heading to the ABF.

If you want to read some of Gerry’s stories, his book, Kicking The Hornets’ Nest is available to purchase on Amazon Kicking the Hornets Nest

Bookbag has reviewed Kicking the Hornet’s Nest, read the Review, and has interviewed Gerry about his book. The interview can be found on their site via this link to the Interview. 

If you wish to donate to The Army Benevolent Fund, there are a variety of ways. Take a look at this link to view Ways to Give to the Soldier’s Charity.

So, in this week when we remember those fallen in the theatres of war, we hope that you can help us to help those in the present in whatever way you can.

At Armourgeddon we are passionate about helping the ABF. Next time you are up here, please speak to any member of the team and they will tell you more about the great work of this charity.