Darlington Veterans Community

30/03/2024

The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2024

That’s our The Big Tommy Sleep Out completed. An amazing night spent in Darlington town centre. Yes it was a little wet, yes it was a little cold but we had one night to sacrifice our home comforts, Homeless Veterans don’t have this luxury, they are there for various reason but one of which is not choice.

Fantastic support from The 'New' Old English Gentleman and more importantly everyone that stopped off for a chat, learnt more about the sleep out and what we do as Darlington Veterans Community. Obviously not forgetting the hundreds of people that donated either cash or via our QR code.

We have raised over £1000 so far, collections and donations are still coming in so thank you to everyone. Your kindness and generosity is absolutely outstanding.

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) Totally Locally Darlington Lola McEvoy - working to be Darlington's next Labour MP Rishi SunakCouncillor Rebecca Baker for Brinkburn and FaverdaleCouncillor Joe Dillon for Eastbourne

28/03/2024

The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2024

Evening everyone, less than 24 hours to go before Darlington Veterans Community, hit the streets to spend a night under the stars outside The 'New' Old English Gentleman to raise awareness and much needed funds for the 6000 plus Veterans sleeping rough in the UK.

As a veteran I know the struggles and real life hardship we all face when leaving the forces. Adapting to civilian life is extremely hard, and with little support from our Armed Forces and Government.

Having our brothers and sisters we have fought along side and served with on the streets is a disgrace. The Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) help many Veterans on a daily basis.

This is YOUR opportunity to show support and help these brave and proud veterans suffering from hardship. They have done so much for our country. So please show your support and help OUR veterans get their confidence and independence back as well as show just how good a nation we can be.

Many have shown support and donated throughout the month of March, total funds raised is over £900,000 and the awareness has increased beyond expectations. So donate only what you can, let’s see if we can reach £1m. If you are unable to donate then please share and spread the awareness far and wide.

Rishi Sunak UK armed forces

Help Darlington Veterans raise money to support Royal British Legion Industries

27/03/2024

“THE GREAT TOMMY SLEEP OUT”

Okay everyone, amazing donations made thus far, thank you to everyone, we are almost at our target and hoping to smash it over the next couple of days.

So please keep sharing and if you haven’t already please donate and just give what you can, every donation counts no matter how small or indeed large 😉.

Remember if you are in or around The 'New' Old English Gentleman on Friday night please stop by to say hello, there will be a few of us from Darlington Veterans Community outside there for the night.

Thank you also to Screentech (North East) Ltd for the quick turn around in branded hoodies to help us keep a little warmer during the night.

Totally Locally Darlingtonlly

Help Darlington Veterans raise money to support Royal British Legion Industries

25/03/2024

Afternoon everyone, well only a few days to go until a few of us from Darlington Veterans Community will be sleeping rough outside The 'New' Old English Gentleman in aid of homeless veterans, we are half way off our £500 target. So if you can please donate and help the RBL and us raise awareness and much needed funds to support the 6000 plus veterans living rough in the UK it would be great fully appreciated. Please share and feel free to pop down on Friday night to say hello.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/darlington-veterans-1707823500715?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fdarlington-veterans-1707823500715&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Mayor of Darlington

Help Darlington Veterans raise money to support Royal British Legion Industries

24/03/2024

THE GREAT TOMMY SLEEPOUT (RBLI)

Good Friday is nearly upon us…. What will you be doing?
I’m spending a on the streets with other members from Darlington Veterans Community. We are raising awareness and hopefully some funds for the over 6000 homeless veterans within the UK.
Please give what you can and feel free to share this post to help raise further awareness.
So this Friday, If you are in Darlington around the area of The 'New' Old English Gentleman please say hello and have a chat.

Help Darlington Veterans raise money to support Royal British Legion Industries

19/03/2024

On Friday 29th March. Darlington Veterans Community, your local armed forces charity, are swapping thier beds for the streets, and taking part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out, Raising funds and awareness, to help the 6000 homeless veterans living on the streets of the UK.
for those who would like to support us see details below..

Meet time will be 18:00hrs. 29.3.24
Location: The New Old English Gentleman

For those who would like to donate a couple of quid, we have a just giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/page/darlington-veterans-1707823500715?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fdarlington-veterans-1707823500715&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=pfp-email&fbclid=IwAR266GFNhdJbzwp8i6quhLbiMQFqx0YV_hNQ3BRQWRdlVOYkCwy8sENEkrA

28/04/2023

social evening tonight
1930
The 'New' Old English Gentleman
pull up a sand bag, grab a beer or brew, and enjoy an evening mixing with veterans of all ages and all services of the armed forces.. spin your best dits, even bring the other half along if you like.
Tonight we also have members of Darlington council coming down to speak about the councils commitment to veterans. what they're doing and asking you lot, what more they can do.
there will also be a game of play your cards right and port for the toast!
look forward to seeing you all there!

28/04/2023

Don’t forget it’s our Monthly Social Event - DVC tonight, come along, have a chat some banter and maybe even a port or two 👍👍

04/02/2023

ON April 30, 1945, British soldiers were pushing deep into Germany convinced the war was all but over.

14/01/2023

One of our EPIC socials coming up
Friday 27th
1900
The 'New' Old English Gentleman
Normal craic: drink fun and spinning dits.

But this time we'll be asking for a couple volunteers for specific roles so we can become a bit more active.

No pressure though, nobody will be criticised for not volunteering. The community is for you to get what you want out of it and if you just want to attend events, that's absolutely fine.

See you there.

04/11/2022

DVC EVENTS UPDATE: As Armistice and Remembrance Day approaches there is a few things going on. None actually run by DVC, however; we will be supporting and assisting where and when we can.

Friday the 11th, after lunch a few of us will be down the old English for a toast and a couple of beers (nothing to heavy)

Saturday the 12th, Darlington football club are playing and same as last year, the game is free to get in for veterans and serving personnel. We will have a presence for more information on what we do.

Sunday the 13th, remembrance parade as usual followed by a toast and drinks in the old English. (Upstairs has been reserved for veterans and thier families) so why not come along and make a day of it, share stories and remember those we have lost.

27/09/2022

Just a reminder to all Troops of our Darlington Veterans Community social this Friday at the Old English Gentleman from 7 30pm upstairs in the function room....

Would be great to see faces there, old and new all welcome!!

Great Band downstairs Afterwards 👌