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However we remember the fallen
As towns and villages across the UK get ready for Remembrance Day with poppy decorations that are mostly hand made over the year by...
edwardmackenzie2
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Remember 5th November - and the weeks either side!
We are now moving into Firework season and unlike years gone by when you would have one day with local bonfire and public fireworks...
edwardmackenzie2
Nov 1, 20241 min read


A great night out at the Veterans Awards dinner
The lovely De Vere Wokefield Estate hosted the awards and what a great atmosphere there was. To be included in such and event was an...
edwardmackenzie2
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Mr Chippy - Thank you for your support
Thank you to Mr Chippy for your support in displaying one of our stickers and helping to raise the profile of the Foundation. Mr...
edwardmackenzie2
Oct 18, 20241 min read


National Shawarma Day (Canada)
Whilst a blog about shawarma may seem a bit light hearted it has been (Marvel) Universally recognised as a chance for heroes to get...
edwardmackenzie2
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Ride To The Wall - We Will Remember Them
The annual Ride To The Wall pilgrimage at the National Memorial Arboretum took place on the 5th October and the turn out was amazing. ...
edwardmackenzie2
Oct 11, 20241 min read


World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year's theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is...
edwardmackenzie2
Oct 10, 20241 min read


3 C's - Coffee, Cake & Chat
Sunday 29th September is National Starbucks day. Whilst this may be celebrated more in USA it does highlight an opportunity for people...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 29, 20241 min read


Rest Easy
The Princess Royal witnessed the burial of two First World soldiers who died at the Battle of Loos in 1915 The burials marked the...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Support & Shop - an easy way to raise funds
A big thank you to our amazing supporters who raise free funds for us on #easyfundraising. If you're not signed up yet, please join today...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Veterans Awards - Filming Day
A fantastic day filming with the Veterans Awards at the Army Flying Museum. Although I am honoured to have been nominated for this award...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 21, 20241 min read


The Highlanders - 30 year anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the formation of The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) there will be a series of events...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Missed birthdays
This amazing balloon installation is the creation of MIND charity at Westfield Shopping Centre in London. Each of the 6,929 balloons...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 12, 20241 min read


A moment to reflect.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the horrific events of 9/11. Whilst this happened in the USA it was felt throughout the world as we...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 11, 20241 min read


World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September 2024
With over 700,000 deaths to suicide each year globally suicide prevention organisations are looking to change the narrative on suicide. ...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Remembering Michael Mackenzie - Co Founder of Elysium Memorial Foundation 23.08.49 - 08.09.22
After spending 21 years in the wine trade, Michael (Mike) Mackenzie changed direction and took on the role of Director of Operations for...
edwardmackenzie2
Sep 8, 20244 min read


Veterans Award finalist
Finalist In the Role Model of the Year category- Sponsored by Print Inc Embroidery & Print "I am humbled to be recognised for this award...
edwardmackenzie2
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Rishi Sunak visits Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club Richmond
It was great to meet the Prime Minister who was visiting my local Veterans breakfast club as our local MP. Though he was busy talking to...

Ed
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Staffordshire Goldwings honour fallen heroes with wreath at National Memorial Arboretum
A huge thank you to the Staffordshire Goldwings for their Elysium Memorial wreath and placing it at the wall at the National Memorial...

Ed
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Reflecting on our Manchester to London kayak event: We Raised £4,000 with your support
I’m sorry it’s taken this long to write about our recent fundraising event, but it has been a hectic time returning all the kit and...

Ed
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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