Central Ayrshire MP Brian Donohoe is proposing to hold another ceremony to honour local veterans of the Armed Forces.After eligibility for Veterans’ Badges was extended in 2006, regular ceremonies were held in Central Ayrshire at which badges were presented by the Lord Lieutenant, thirty or so at a time.
"In recent months, however, eligible veterans have not been coming forward in such numbers, so badges have been sent out in the post," said the MP. "However, to my way of thinking, that does not do justice to them. So I am proposing that we hold a special ceremony next April, when the Lord Lieutenant – on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen – can make the presentations official, and mark the achievements of these men and women in the way that I believe they deserve.
"Anyone wishing an application form please contact my constituency office on 01294 276844, or call into 17 Townhead, Irvine."
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