Six veterans from the USA and Britain visited The Beacon in North Yorkshire and Mike Jackson House in Aldershot as part of a 1,000 mile, 72-day walk from Scotland to London.

The Walking with the Wounded group arrived at the centres to applause from supporters, as well as friends of veteran
customers.

Matthew Opie and Peter Pankhurst, two veterans who have benefitted from The Beacon’s services, took part in the walk for a day to show their support. 

Mr Opie, a veteran of the Royal Logistics Corp, said The Beacon helped him through a difficult stage in his life. Now living in Easingwold, he is training to become a locksmith, and said he was proud to have taken part in the walk. 

He said: “I suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome after leaving the army and was really struggling. 

“Staff at the Beacon sorted me out and I moved on really fast, starting my locksmith course.”

The Walk of Britain began in August and ended at Buckingham Palace in November.