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BBC News
20-07-2025
- BBC News
Holidays for Heroes Jersey appoints new chairperson
A Jersey charity that provides holidays for injured military veterans has appointed a new Langlois has taken over the role at Holidays for Heroes Jersey from Richard Harwood, who stepped down at the end of his five-year charity organises holidays to the island for ex-service personnel who have been injured during military operations or have mental health issues due to their work with the Langlois, who has served as a governor for the charity for the past year, said she was excited to be taking on the job. She said: "I would like to thank Richard for leading the charity over the past five years, especially during the difficult Covid period."He will be a hard act to follow but I'm looking forward to the challenge."Along with Mrs Langlois' appointment, the charity said John Pallot-Brown had been elected as a governor, taking over the position vacated by Maureen charity, which was founded in 2008, said it was set to host more than 250 guests on holidays in Jersey in summer.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Bargain hunter shares how 4.5million people could qualify for £100 off TUI Holiday
BARGAIN hunters have revealed how millions of Brits could qualify for cheaper TUI flights this summer. The little-known trick could knock £100 off TUI holidays for 4.5 million people. 2 Signing up for a Blue Light Card if you are a member of the emergency services could get you access to hundreds of discounts. Not least of which is a £100 off TUI holidays discount for members of the scheme. The scheme is available for a huge range of professions and offers hundreds of amazing discounts at several businesses. Those working in the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teaching community and armed forces can apply for a Blue Light Card. Discounts at a range of stores and businesses can be nabbed by card holders who pay just £4.99 for the service. TUI is now offering discounts on flights for Blue Light Card holders with £100 off holidays. The discount also applies for NHS staff under TUI's "Holidays for Heroes" scheme. While checking out on the TUI website, entering a Blue Light Card code or NHS email automatically activates the discount. The "Holidays for Heroes" scheme offers eligible members the chance to amend their departure date free of charge if needed. Specifically for NHS staff, the scheme offers the lowest online price for TUI package holidays, plus an extra £100 off on bookings over £1200. TUI resort next door to giant waterpark The Blue Light Card discount allows members to get the same £100 off offer as the "Holidays for Heroes" scheme. The membership scheme offers discounts on a range of goods and services with dozens of big name brands offering money off to card holders. Discounts at JD sports, TUI, Dominoes, EE, Halfords, Starbucks, Apple and more are available with the scheme. 2 To sign up you will need to be a professional working for the emergency services, NHS, in the social care sector, teaching community or armed forces. People employed in accepted jobs can head online and sign up for the scheme online, offering up proof of employment. Once accepted, members will need to pay a £4.99 fee for two years of membership. After completing the simple sign up members will get their card and gain access to the impressive range of discounts. Eagle eyed bargain hunters recently discovered that card holders could save £100 on TUI holidays and shared the news on social media. Hundreds of people responded with likes and comments, amazed by the discounts. Cheap holiday essentials IF you're jetting abroad this summer, here are the cheap holiday essentials you won't want to miss. PACKING CUBES: They're loved by mum-of-22 Sue Radford and not only do they save space in your luggage, but they'll ensure that your case is super neat and tidy. TAG TRACKER: There's nothing worse than loosing your luggage, but thanks to this handy £15 buy from B&M, you won't have to worry about that on your next trip. KIDS' CABIN BAG: Don't worry if you can't afford to splash the cash on a Trunki, as Aldi are selling an alternative dupe buy for just £29.99 - and it's great for children. HAND LUGGAGE CASE: For those that are opting to go hand luggage instead of paying a fortune for a check-in bag, Morrisons are selling extra small cases, that are perfect for taking on a flight, for only £7.99.
