One to watch..Tickets for Troops
I recently came across a fantastic not-for-profit scheme called Tickets for Troops which launched in August 2009. Under the scheme, military personnel including veterans who have been medically discharged since 2001 are able to enter a ballot for free entry to football matches, cricket, the Olympics, concerts and other events.

Although it’s only a year old, the scheme has already attracted a ‘Who’s who’ list of celebrity patrons including stars of sport, music, politics and TV, many having already donated thousands of tickets.
As the wife of a serving solider, who recently returned from a 6-month tour of Afghanistan, I’m delighted to learn of this initiative, which is specifically aimed at providing recognition and appreciation to our country’s serving troops. Particularly, as service charities such as ‘ABF The Soldier’s Charity’ will also benefit from the money raised through the £1 donation requested from ticket recipients.
This is a great way of supporting the courageous men and women who serve our country and I personally am looking forward to seeing how the scheme develops.
Jess Wilkie








