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The Domain Name www.rhonddaveterans.org.uk was made copyright in January 2010 Also The Name Rhondda Veterans Support Group was trademarked and registered at the same time it has been solely owned by the current members. No other person has had any ownership of the Domain or Name other than in an illegal way
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Thursday 30th August 2012 Mr Liam Craig of Combat Stress will be attending the Rhondda Veterans Support Group to offer the support of Combat Stress In the work we carry out with Veterans and Emergency Services who suffer PTSD	Thursday 4th October 2012 The Archbishop of Wales will be attending the Rhondda Veterans Support Group to offer the support of the Church of Wales In the work we carry out with Veterans and Emergency Services who suffer PTSD
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Thursday 26^th July 2012 A.M Welsh Labour Party Mr Leighton Andrews Will be attending the Rhondda Veterans Support Group to offer the support of the Welsh Labour Party. In the work we carry out with Veterans and Emergency Services who suffer PTSD	Thursday 2nd August 2012 A.M. Welsh Liberal Democrat Eluned Parrott will be attending the Rhondda Veterans Support Group to offer the support of the Welsh Liberal Democrat Party. In the work we carry out with Veterans and Emergency Services who suffer PTSD Aslo Mr Paul Thomas Founder of Service Leavers Wales www.serviceleaverswales.co
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Thursday 12^th July 2012 Mr Jason Pollard,Mental Health & Vulnerable Groups Division Has visited the Group today by the request of the First Minister and David Sissling (Chief Executive of NHS Wales) In his capacity as lead official within the Welsh Government with responsibility for veterans healthcare issues The First Minister has asked to be kept informed of discussions	Thursday 19th July 2012 Representatives of the Royal British Legion will be attending the Rhondda Veterans Support Group today. We hope to discuss recent disturbing events. We will raise our concerns as to the welfare of Veterans Mental Health
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Saturday 30th June 2012 The Rhondda Veterans Support Group attended Armed Forces Day in Cardiff. It was a good day for the group. We met up with many old friends. Especially Falkland’s Veterans at the Rededication Ceremony A very good day was had by all	Thursday 5^th July 2012 Today we had a visit from Rabbi Michoel Rose of the Cardiff United Synagogue He offered the support of the Jewish Community. We at Rhondda Veterans Suport Group have the well being of Veterans foremost in our hearts regardless of religous or political beliefs.
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Monday 18th June 2012 On Monday 18^th of June 2012 A member of the Rhondda Veterans Support Group was invited by BBC Radio Wales to particapate in the programme Eye On Wales. the focus of this episode will be PTSD The Programme will be transmitted in Sunday 24th June 2012 A link to the broadcast can be found in our Media coverage tab.	Thursday 14^th June A.M. Leanne Wood , Leader of Plaid Cymru. attended the Rhondda Veterans Support Group A.M. Andrew R.T. Davies, Leader of the Conservative Party Wales. also attended. It was a very interesting and fruitful day. The concerns of Veterans were put to the two Leaders who listened intentively.

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Friday 11th of May We are pleased to announce that Pontypridd RFC has agreed to support the Rhondda Veterans Support Group	Saturday 19th May There will be a get together with the Group at the Lord Tonypandy Starting @ 19:00 R.V.S.G
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Saturday 14th of April There will be a get together with the Group at the Lord Tonypandy Starting @ 19:00 R.V.S.G.	Wednesday 25^thof April We have been informed today that. Lieutenant Colonel Hammond of the 7^thPara Royal Horse Artillery who served in Afghanistan Has agreed to be our Patron .
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Saturday 24th of March The group are looking into organising social evenings. If any of our supporters have any ideas or i f there is an event that you would like us to attend. Then please come along to the group or contact us so we may have a chat about your ideas R.V.S.G.	Friday 29 of March Healing the Wounds forges partnerships with many Veteran Services, and is proud to have created a strong link with Rhonnda Veterans Support Group. Healing the Wounds recognises the need to offer support not only to Veterans of the Armed Forces, but also the Emergency Services; Police, Fire and Ambulance. Kind Regards Rachel ...HTW
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Thursday 22nd of March The Rhondda Veterans Support Group has been invited to a meeting in Cardiff. To represent and be the voice. Of Veterans from the Rhondda. We will be discussing the needs of Veterans in regards to Health Issues, sustained from combat such as PTSD. Also the need for further support from the DWP. This will take place on the 22^nd of March. So unfortunately there, will be no group at the Sky Blue Cafe Bar on that Thursday. We apologise to any Veteran wishing to attend on that day. R.V.S.G	Thursday 22nd of March Well today was a fruitful day for the Rhondda Veterans Support Group We made new connections with other groups and organisations From Cardiff and the Vale and surrounding areas Also with a Member of Parliament/MOD Rt Hon Madeleine Moon MP In regards to the issues with the Mental Health and DWP The informant we gathered will be discussed in the next Group Meeting on the 29thMarch 2012 Once we obtain further information on these subjects. We will update you A.S.A.P. R.V.S.G.