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Swire presents Army Benevolent Fund Awards

Swire Presents Army Benevolent Fund Awards at Hillsborough Castle Beating Retreat

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Published: 12 August 2011

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Minister of State The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP accepted an invitation from the Army Benevolent Fund to present award certificates to some of its volunteers who have help the soldiers’ charity raise over £7 million during the last year.

The Minister of State made the presentation following a Beating Retreat at Hillsborough Castle.

The charity provides lifeline support to serving and retired soldiers and their families.

The Territorial Army Band of the Royal Engineers was the featured band for the evening.

Published 12 August 2011