The Veteran's Story

Peter Osborne, who travelled the world keeping the Forces fed as a caterer. Now since losing 95% of his sight, he works for a charity supporting blind veterans.

Jon Orton, who worked in the air investigation flight safety office for the Army Air Corps. Now helping fellow veterans with financial advice alongside the new Veterans' Hub in Morecambe.

In this episode Greg Lambert chats with Richard Brock about his experiences of D Day, his scrape with a German V2 rocket and discovering the atrocities at Belsen concentration camp.

Greg chats to Chris East about his navy career and then becoming a songwriter for Cliff Richard.

Greg Lambert chats to Hayley Harrison about her time in the armed forces working as a hoispital nurse.

Emma Flint, after growing up in a military family, is Volunteer Co-ordinator with Blind Veterans UK and now working to help veterans who have sight loss.

In this episode Greg speaks with Cliff Crabtree from Morecambe. Formerly with the Army, at 92 years young, Cliff is one of Morecambe FC's longest supporters and still a proud season ticket holder.

In this episode Greg meets Derek Shellnack, a former Royal Marine, to chat about his time in the service.

Dr Graham Blick, Vice-Chair of Morecambe and Heysham branch of the Royal British Legion, chats to Greg Lambert about an event taking place as part of Armed Forces Weekend and his own service career.

Greg talks to Kris Bishop who is currently serving with the RAF about the evolution of Armed Forces day into the National Services Celebration Weekend. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.