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I am extremely honoured to be a finalist in two categories this year for the English Veterans Awards. The timing of this year’s awards could not be better for the Lifetime Achievement award I have been nominated for as it comes just after the opening of the Elysium Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in September. This has been my mission for 5 years now and to have it completed and the work recognised by the Veterans Awards is such an achievement. The charity’s co

We are excited to be able to offer patches for our many biker followers. Add a patch to your cut and show your support wherever you go. They are 90mm and £9.50 (including p&p) They will be available in the next few weeks so please get your pre-order in through the website merchandise page and as soon as they arrive we will get in touch. Help us spread the word of our memorial, start a conversation and show your support as we remember those veterans and serving personnel who h

I have been extremely lucky over the last few months to have been invited to talk to Gemma Gardner of the Auris Institute and Frankie’s Pod. Frankie’s Pod was a lovely opportunity to talk about life in the military, both regular and reserves, civilian hardships and the force behind starting the Elysium Memorial Foundation. Frankie’s Pod is a relaxed chat, no agenda, no talking points, just a sit down and tell your story. Gemma had a more structured interview style and the Au

We’re delighted to add dog tag key rings and necklaces to our Weary Hero merchandise collection. Each tag features our logo on the front, with space on the back for four lines of up to 15 characters each—ideal for a loved one’s name and service number. Our polo shirts and T-shirts come in a wide range of colours, and our baseball caps help keep the ever-present sun out of your eyes. Browse our merchandise to see how you can support us and help spread awareness. https://www

Men’s Mental Health Week highlights the health issues that affect men, encourages greater awareness of potential concerns, and signposts ways to seek support. Running from 15th to 21st June, this year’s theme focuses on small, manageable actions that can lead to lasting change. By reducing the stigma around men’s health, we can help empower men to take responsibility for their wellbeing and ask for help when they need it. Many men find it difficult to ask for help and this

On Friday 16th June, Leyburn marketplace filled with bikers and veterans. The Black Swan pub kindly served as the meeting point, and after a piper’s send-off, the convoy set out for the National Memorial Arboretum. The weather and traffic caused a few delays, and we are deeply grateful to our Guard of Honour for enduring the rain on the motorway. Arriving at the NMA was a welcome milestone and brought us one step closer to completing our mission. We were also encouraged to se

thanks to A.D. Calvert Stone for their amazing work A great article showcasing the excellent work carried out by A.D. Calvert Architectural Stone Supplies Ltd on our memorial. to read the full article - click here Our memorial starts its journey to the National Memorial Arboretum on 12th June at 10am from Leyburn and will be escorted by a Guard of Honour of motorbikes. We are excited for this to be in it's final stages and that it will soon be in place giving people somewhe

We are so excited to announce that the stones for the memorial will be making their way to the National Memorial Arboretum on the 12th June 2026. With the construction team breaking ground on the 1st June and the stones travelling on the 12th we are finally nearing the end of this epic journey. We have been blown away by the response from riders for our Guard of Honour to accompany the stones and if you are interested in joining the Guard of Honour or want to wave us on plea