In the next two weeks, several injured soldiers will be visiting Gibraltar, courtesy of a charity called ‘Give Us Time’. The charity, founded by former UK Defence Secretary Dr. Liam Fox, aims to provide holidays for soldiers recently returned from operational duties. These soldiers require quality time with their families in order to reintegrate into family life and to recuperate after six difficult months apart.

The soldiers selected for the trip to Gibraltar have all been injured on operational service in Afghanistan. On the first week (30 Mar – 6 Apr) two soldiers will be accompanied by their families and in the following week (6 – 13 Apr) a further three soldiers have been nominated along with their families.

The Government of Gibraltar has sponsored all the flights whilst Gibraltar resident, Mr. Douglas Hall, will be providing food and accommodation.