Red Funnel offers free Isle of Wight travel to veterans and those serving in armed forces this Remembrance Day

Red Funnel offers free Isle of Wight travel to veterans and those serving in armed forces this Remembrance Day

In honour of Remembrance Sunday (8 November) and Remembrance Day (11 November), the original Isle of Wight ferry company, Red Funnel is offering past and present members of the UK Armed Forces free foot passenger ferry travel, across its fleet, to and from the Isle of Wight.

 

 (Left to right) Red Funnel Colleagues Mujahid Ahmed, mascot Ted Funnel, Ellysha Downer and Laurie Paget.

 

This offer, is valid on Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Tuesday 11 November and can be claimed in person at Red Funnel’s ticket offices by presenting either a MOD Form 90 ID card, (including expired cards for veterans), or a UK Armed Forces Veteran ID Card. Veterans without an ID card can also show their Veterans Rail Card or their Defence Discount Card.

 

Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel, said: “Remembrance Day gives us a chance to come together as a nation and honour all who have served and those continuing to do so. We hold immense respect for the commitment and sacrifices made by our UK Armed Forces, and this small gesture is a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

“As a mark of respect, we will be observing a minute’s silence across all our vessels to show our appreciation for their extraordinary service.”

 

(Left to right) Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Manager for the Isle of Wight Claire Apsey with Red Funnel Colleagues Ellysha Downer and Laurie Paget – plus mascot Ted Funnel.

 

Alongside the free travel offer Red Funnel is working alongside the Royal British Legion to host a Poppy Appeal – this year the charity it hoping to raise more than £50 million to support members of the UK’s armed forces community. Passengers can pick up a poppy at all Red Funnel terminals until Tuesday 11 November.