THE Okehampton branch of the Royal British Legion would like to remind war widows and widowers of the Government-sponsored scheme that enables them to visit the overseas grave or memorial of a spouse. This is the 23rd year of the scheme, which now pays the full cost of a visit to the grave of personnel who died in service between 1914 and 1967. The scheme will now also pay the costs for a carer to travel with a widow/er within the UK. The travel company 'Remembrance Travel', which is recommended by the legion, organises regular trips to many memorials and battlefields for which the government funding can be used. For more details cal 01622 716182 or talk to the Okehampton Royal British Legion branch on 01837 53310.
