WWII Heritage Tours

Hi there, I am emailing you on behalf of WWII Heritage Tours. Basically we are trying to get a message across to veterans that served in WWII and their wives that they are entitled to a free, lottery-funded memorial trip to the areas that they served in. This is a great opportunity to take a sentimental journey down memory lane and to remember those that did not return from the battlefields, but also to travel to some incredible destinations. The deadline for applying for grant funding is fast approaching on the 31-12-11 so we are urging people to act now to ensure they don't miss out. Veterans’ wives are also able to apply for funding, providing the perfect opportunity to see first hand where their husbands' war stories were carved out.

You can visit us (WWII Heritage Tours) at: www.worldwartwoheritage.com/ for more information.

Best Regards, Catherine Challen

On the same subject Ted Cachart has also written to us:

Dear Editor,

I am writing to you on behalf of World War II veterans who, due to a lack of advertising, may not have been aware that in 2010 financial grants, Heroes Return II, were available from the Big Lottery Fund to enable veterans, male or female, to pay a visit of remembrance to the theatre of war that they were involved in.

It appears that the number of veterans claiming these grants were far less than anticipated resulting in these grants being extended to December 31st 2011. It would be extremely helpful if you can find space in your newspaper to make these details known so that veterans, who will now be aged 80 and over, may still take advantage of these grants and plan a visit. The grants range from £150 to cover travel and accommodation for veteran, spouse and carer, within the UK, £1,300 to Northern Europe and £5.500 to the Far East. These grants are also available to widows and widowers of veterans. As I have received a grant for a visit I made last December, I would be more than willing to advise any of your readers on how and where to claim. It would also ne most helpful, and if you have time and space, to reproduce this letter on your website. My name, email address and telephone number may be published.

Respectfully,
Ted Cachart (Ted The Lad)

Ted Cachart 4 Cottage Close Heage. Belper. Derbyshire. DE56 2BS
Telephone:- 01773 853181
Email:- ted@49squadron.co.uk
Chairman of the 49 Squadron Association.

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