I have been asked for a while for discounts and offers for armed forces, veterans and their families.
The Defence Discount Service is available to:
– Serving Armed Forces
– Reserve Forces
– Veterans
– MOD Civil Servants
– Cadet Forces (over 16)
– Spouses/Partners (of currently serving)
– NATO Personnel serving in the UK
Once signed up online, you will be sent a discount card out in the post to use in store, or you can download the app and there is a virtual card that can be shown in store.
The discount card can be used at the following retailers…
- Bella Italia – 10% off
- Blue inc – 10% off
- Cadburys World – Discounted entry
- Chilacas – 20% off
- Eden project – 25% off
- Feather and Black – 20% off beds, mattresses, bedroom and upholstered furniture
- Hackett – 15% off
- Handmade burger co – 20% off food bill
- Levi – 10% off in store only
- Moto services – 20% off
- Mountain Warehouse – 10% off in store only
- Mr Tyre – £20 off
- OK Diner – 15% off your total bill
- Planet Hollywood – 20% off Soft drinks, food and merchandise Sunday – Friday only
- Ragdale Hall – Get 15% off day packages
- Strada – 10% off food
- Supercuts – 10% off Monday – Thursday
- Trespass – 10% off
- Vue cinema – Discounted tickets
- Plus many more which you can see once you have signed up for your card.
If you need housing support then you can also find that here.
Citizens Advice gives you great advice, so this article is great and full of facts so you know where you stand instantly.
The British Legion can also help you with the cost of holidays.
James got a family holiday for himself, his partner and their daughter, to Haggerstone Castle. They also covered his travel and spending money! You have to meet the eligibility criteria which can be seen on their website.
Free & discounted skills and training.
Again, you need to fit the eligibility criteria, but this is a great idea for anyone leaving the forces and not knowing what to do next.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces day is Saturday 27th June 2015. The website will tell you all the latest news, events and charities.
Scribbler greetings cards
At Scribbler we greatly respect the men and women who serve Great Britain in the Armed Forces. Therefore you’ll be pleased to know that we do send to British Forces Post Office addresses and great thing about it is that it’s free of charge.
