Veterans given 'unforgettable' Southern 100 experience

Tuesday, 10 July 2018 06:09

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

A group of armed forces veterans with life-changing injuries have been given the chance to experience this years Southern 100.

Members of Lets Do Veterans Support Charity - thanks to support from the Steam Packet Company - are attending the event running until July 12.

Ross Batchelor, who suffered severe injuries whilst serving with the Royal Navy is praising the charity for the 'unforgettable experience'.

Meanwhile, Steam Packet Company CEO, Mark Woodward, says they feel 'honoured' to support the organisation and their members.

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