The first spade has broken ground on the Hull’s new Veterans’ Village site.
The early-morning event was a fitting precursor to the city’s observation of Remembrance Day, this weekend. Assisted by the Lord Lieutenant, East Riding High Sheriff, the leader of East Riding Council and trustees, team members and proud supporters of the project, Hull 4 Heroes founder and CEO Paul Matson performed the ceremony at the 22-acre site off Priory Road.
Hull 4 Heroes said
“The idea for the Veterans’ Village started a very long time ago, and with a global pandemic among other issues halting its progress for quite some time, we are hugely excited that this day has finally arrived. With the support of both Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the 22-acre site next to Priory Road in Hull will be utilised to develop a residential transitional village, training and support facility and a community hub.
“The site’s unique location provides both a tranquil rural environment with an established local community, fundamental in aiding veterans and their families with the transitional journey to civilian life, while also enhancing and extending the public accessible community space; ensuring its sustainability for future generations. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, we cannot wait for the next step of our journey.” (credits – HullLive 12th November 2023)
A magnificent effort led by Paul Matson BEM, a member of Wyke Millennium Lodge, we are proud that Paul puts into practice in such a meaningful and important way, the essential ethos of Freemasonry.
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