making signs and making a difference. good morning from britain s bravest manufacturing company in kent, where i will find out the work they do and the support they give to military veterans and their families. one of the oldest surviving d day veterans shares his memories ahead of the 80th anniversary of the normandy landings. after a bit of sunshine and warmth for many at the weekend, the week ahead turns cooler, cloudier and a bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetterfor bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetter for somebody. it s monday 3rd june. a beacon of hope and inspiration . kevin sinfield has paid tribute to his friend and former team mate rob burrow who s died at the age 41, describing him as the bravest man he s ever met. after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease nearly five years ago, rob became a prominent campaigner for research into the condition and was awarded a cbe for his work. his former club leeds rhinos has described him as a true inspirat
This. it is a social enterprise run by the royal british legion industries charity and it is about providing work and support for military veterans and families and is part of a 75 acre site that has a cafe, community garden, memorial garden, community centre and supported housing. the factory plays a part in the lives of 340 military veterans and families or people with disabilities. this factory makes up a big part of that. and 70% working in the factory are either veterans or non veterans with a disability and there is a need for places like this because the census showed there were 1.8 million military veterans in england and wales. we can find a bout the difference it makes. this