Sadley,due to the current situation regarding the pandemic and the restrictions which are currently in place, the IVA will not be holding a Christmas function in 2020, however, as soon as retsrictions have been lifted the committee with be looking to hold a function for all memebers.
Today, the IVA represented all veterans across the borough of Islington at Manor Gardens, Spar Green and Upper Street Mamorial Gardens. Look at the Gallery page for more images
Tracey Tremaine-Sharrocks, a member of the IVA has now finished the virtual challege and have coverd 65 kilometers over that period. She has raised £265 for the Royal British Legion, Poppy Appeal.Tracey would like to thank all who suppoted her and donated.
Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus all IVA activity has been posponed or cancelled. The IVA committee along with the council, are reviewing ideas to ensure special events are commemorated and not forgottern, by looking at ways they can be celebrated once the restrictions have been relaxed. The IVA committee and its membership will now meet on Zoom as per the dates in the events calender, every first Tuesday of each month at 19:00 pm.
The IVA have initiated a "Buddy Call" process to ensure members who could be isolated alone or with difficulties getting essential, can speak with somone they know just for a reassuring chat or to ask for support during this difficult period. In some cases members will be calling you, just to ensure all is ok. It is important we all keep in touch during this period. Stay Safe & Stay at Home
The Islington Armed Forces Breakfast Club is currently not meeting due to the COVID-19 Government restrictions. Meetings are being organised currently online using the Zoom application.
If you are Ex Armed Forces, Fire, Police or Ambulance Service or an Ex member of the Merchant Navy or Prison Service and want to become a member of the Islington Vaterans Assoctaion, then go to the contacts page and email the Secretary or Charman to obation the required application forms and infomation
Mind in Haringay run support courses for Ex-Service personel within the Borough.020 8340 2474 or see the website on the links page