Old Boats, New Purpose | Homes for Veterans

[@Bill-1370]

U S Marines Veteran here and it is really great to see how the boating community in the UK is helping all the fellow veteran across the sea.

[@GaliSinatra]

As a US Veteran, this video warmed my heart. Thank you Heidi for showing up this great cause and wonderful volunteers. ❤

[@ron7447]

As a veteran, I salute you and everyone involved for your selfless efforts. Bless our Rum Wench,and the precious first mate Bonny. 🙏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Ron 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@jeffhoward9186]

As a Veteran from the U.S. i am extremely happy and proud seeing other countries taking care of their veterans. It’s doesn’t matter what country we served, we are all veterans and on behalf of us all thank you for the love and understanding. Great video Heidi and captain Bonny.

[@selon2323]

Bless you girl for giving recognition to a most worthy effort.

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Heidi!! US Navy Vet here. What a wonderful thing to do for the homeless veterans!! I seen so many videos about how many veterans everywhere are homeless. What a great new scheme to help them out!! Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio, USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kenknight4560]

From the US. I needed this today to restore my faith in humanity and to show us that there are decent and caring people who don't care who you are, just that you are in need. Well done You!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@sunnybnk]

I'm humbled watching this. Sean's pride in giving the guided tour of his home made my day so much better. A great effort by all involved.

[@pops557]

Heidi your videos get better and better, and what a great subject this time, and also being a vet myself (Army) there is help out there for veterans one being SAFFA who helped me way back in 2009 when I hit hard times after a job loss and loosing all that I owned, SAFFA, helped by paying my deposit on house and supplied some white goods to start me off, so a big thankyou to this group in helping out those who are in need.

[@michaelwitko1154]

A U S Navy vet truly thankful to see all those who help to say Welcome Home !

[@fergusontea]

Volunteer work is an unappreciated but very important task that many of us take on, not for glory but to improve the lives of our fellow humans. Thank you for your dedication!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were such a wonderful group of individuals xx

[@KevinMacken]

The good thing about rum is that the sun is over the Yardarm somewhere, all the time.

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Thanks for highlighting a worthwhile charity and making such a great vlog.

[@suebotfield6432]

What a wonderful charity so nice to see all the volunteers helping out and in lovley surroundings

[@markrant1460]

Dear Heidi Thank you for taking the weekend off from your busy schedule to bring to your viewers this incredible organization. There is nothing like free advertising and word of mouth. You are an angel!! May Davy Jones remember you. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you, I had a wonderful weekend 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Nick-e8k]

Both my biological father and my step dad served. My grandson was 3 weeks off his 17th birthday when he went to sea. He is now 19 years old and is in his 3rd year of being on and under the sea. Bless you for making this video and bless all of those who help those who served. Damp eyes here Nick

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Nick 🏴‍☠️😃

[@katienorthenmore1892]

me too...😪

[@John_N_Quay_Harbour]

Well done, Heidi. A very worthwhile charity.

[@markgruenberg6277]

What a wonderful program for veterans. Bravo to the volunteers making it possible. Thank you for sharing this experience. Be well and stay safe 😊.

[@LesBurgess1867]

excellent charity for the veterans ..they put so much of their lives in to protecting this country ..only for the Governments to forget about them we they need it most

[@EdRobertson-d2n]

WOW!,...What a truly amazing thing to do for our veterans, in a world that is sometimes full of carp, (like my spelling) people can get together and do something worthwhile like this, hats off to everyone involved,....An amazing video as ever,....Thank You Heidi and Bonny for making a dull day Brighter and the poor little fella, that lost his whatsits,...Bless him,....Cheers.

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Homelessness is up at the top of the worst events list. To read about a great helpful project like this is really heartwarming. Well done for those making it happen.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were such a wonderful group 😃

[@johnsloat6874]

As a Navy Disabled Veteran I am glad to see someone taking care of their Veterans. We give so much and ask very little back. Thank you for this video from one of your subscribers.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃

[@peterhenry7531]

What an inspiring video … Heidi …wish everyone involved the best of luck … 👏🔆👏🔆👏

[@Linda-k2i]

Heidi you are amazing highlighting another great group of people helping veterans in need. What would we do without the volunteers who give up their time to help. Great to see Polly out and about again. Can’t wait to see what you have for us next week. Linda ❤

[@Wagtail333]

The idea and the volunteers are absolutely amazing. The same goes for you young lady. God Bless you all and a big THANK YOU ALL!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@karensmith2204]

Brought tears to my eyes. Great community. Thank you Heidi

[@gerardosullivan1642]

The community spirit is very important well done.

[@kath804]

This video was s so interesting and worthwhile Heidi. I was very emotional watching about this wonderful charity and it makes me so sad that this country doesn’t look after our veterans 😢

[@AThompson-o9r]

What a fantastic programme Heidi,everyone helping people who are desperate for a life in civvy street and the volunteers are tremendous giving their time to make dreams come true,fabulous

[@tomwhelan9872]

Great vid Heidi. It's such a great cause and the folks doing the work are amazing. Congrats to all of you.

[@williamburgess4732]

Thank you all for what you do, true Brits. Love you.

[@lovelyskull3483]

All of the people involved in this cause are magnificent. Thank you Heidi for this wonderful video.

[@susansharples8555]

It's great that you have highlighted this group, I had heard of it but it's good to see it in action. Such a worthy cause, not enough support for our veterans ❤ xxx

[@stephensmith4480]

What an amazing group of people to be doing such a worthy cause for our veterans. That is one of the most unique things I have heard of and it deserves to be applauded. As far as I'm concerned, it's a crime having our veterans, people who have put their lives on the line in the service of our Country sleeping rough when there are others who have no right to be here are being put up in Hotels. The people who are involved in this wonderful organisation are Hero's themselves.

[@UniversalCat]

As a veteran myself I appreciate you giving this fantastic cause and the volunteers some publicity. ☺

[@kazmorley5175]

Such a worthy cause for our Veterans 😊 we don’t always appreciate what they do for us (ALL) thank you for sharing Heidi xx

[@vickyf164]

Hey Heidi, what a great video showing these wonderful people ❤ Bit far away to volunteer but will donate. Have a blessed week 🙏

[@annajeram9251]

What a wonderful charity doing such fantastic work…well done to you for championing them! 🎉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I had a wonderful weekend with them 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@lif9774]

Yes, well done, Heidi showing us this❤ wonderful work volunteers are doing to support our veterans. Long may this charity continue .❤

[@ElevatedThreat]

Such a wonderful project! We all can't ever do enough for our veterans! So many gave so much for all of us, while serving for their country.

[@dianekenyon586]

Well done hiedi what a lovely charity

[@NarrowboatWill]

What a great cause. Well done to those volunteers Mrs..❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Will 😃🏴‍☠️

[@karenjaques3937]

Bravo. ❤ what a wonderful project. ❤ from Arizona.❤😊❤

[@mikehartley2592]

That's an excellent video Heidi well done. It's great to see content like this! Your video has added a stop to my late 25/early 26 ceuise- a destination with a purpose. Thank you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww wonderful Mike 😃🏴‍☠️

[@DaveAppleton]

I've not served myself but have family and friends that have and we're in conflicts. Thanks for helping promote this charity and highlighting the wonderful people involved. Have a great week Heidi.

[@gadgit1896]

Hi Heidi great to see you reaching out to my fellow Vetrans When you done a vlog couple of years ago with this charity I did contact them offering my services as a volunteer but for some reason they never got back to me ? I thought that they just did not exist anymore But I do see that is not the case. I’m gonna contact them again to see what I can do Most likely as I live in London and Munich maybe a donation would be good. Let’s see what they come up with As a veteran myself I do know of some of the problems Vetrans sometime have The military don’t train ex service people to be civilians once they have finished there duties and there are a lot who do struggle we see some of these on too Oftern occasions in the military Muesum that I help run here in central London we try to help if we can I think this charity you have highlighted today can sure do a grand job for some struggling veterans. As I said I’ll be in contact with them to offer assistance if we can Heidi as normal keep up the good work keep these vlogs coming there still grand As always. Xx gadgit xx Bee good

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

WOW! what a fantastic episode. And what an incredible idea Veterans Afloat is. Thank you so much for taking us along.

[@Chadsstickystuffakaglue]

Boaters for vet's is a great feeling to help out the ones that did so much. When the government looks the other way here in the states. They messed with there heads

[@angiedodd3016]

And a big thankyou to Sawley marina

[@jillthornton7216]

What a great bunch of people .👏👏👏

[@Tomthumb222]

This is a brilliant initiative. These guys have served their country well, often in situations that would petrify civilians. It’s going to change hundreds of lives for the better and the best thing is that, due to the nature of people who already live on the water, they will integrate more readily than they otherwise might do. Well done to whoever thought of this. And also it you, Heidi for your promotion. Good luck to each and every one of them.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@ajw1467]

What a honor to be given a special rum great charity i do hope they get funding

[@youknowme8578]

Best day of the week, it's Heidi day. Yaaaahoo..👍

[@TheMassiveAdventure]

Ahoy Heidi, As a British Royal Navy veteran with 25 years before the mast-and now a narrowboat skipper-I wanted to send a hearty thanks for casting a spotlight on Forces Veterans Afloat! It’s grand to see a crew turning vessels into safe harbors for fellow sailors who’ve weathered the storms of service. Your video captured the spirit and purpose beautifully-steady as she goes! Fair winds, Andy(Kenny) Dodds -aka Captain - The Massive

[@mikem201]

It's a good thing they're doing for the Vets. Well done!

[@geoffcampbell7846]

Nice one Heidi, thats a worthwhile trip to highlight a worthy charity. You are a star indeed. Well done. 👋

[@davesturgess]

just amazing Heidi absolutely loved it and the work those volunteers do gets a big thumbs up from me ❤

[@Wagtail333]

Heidi is a trooper. Thank you all for making this an interesting Rum show.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@debhanrahan7443]

Amazing group of volunteers, for a very worthy cause. What a community 👏

[@tech9iner]

Oh my.. this is the first videos of 'urine', hero Heidi, that brought a heartfelt tear or five to this old American sod's eyes in Honor of UK's benevolent, Homes for Veterans! Good on ye for #SHARINGitFORWARD this day, Cap'n Heidi!

[@stephenworthington8508]

Take care Heidi 🎉

[@Clover12346]

Awesome idea. I hope many veterans find solace in these boats and knowing those who repaired them care!

[@richardjohn7991]

It's GREAT to see that there are still. Some Fantastic caring people on this Planet. You don't meet many nowadays. Great vlog Heidi.👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@deborahwilliams1036]

I LOVE this, thank you for this wonderful charity!! And thank you❤ to the veterans that'll live In these beautiful homes

[@BuzzyMuzzwelle-m1d]

Just awesome. 🙏❤️✌️🇬🇧💪😎

[@tteric67]

Such a great vlog, Heidi! Wonderful to see what communities can achieve when the government won’t take care of its own veterans. ❤

[@123gazs]

Great to see the work they are doing and great to see Sean has somewhere to call home.

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great video Heidi What a wonderful charity And all the people involved Helping ex Military personnel.thank you for Sharing.😊 Have a great weekend ☺️

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

What a fine thing to do. I just don’t know how come we don’t keep our veterans higher up the scale of needing help. I shall look out for how to do something where I live myself. No longer active but you never know. Every little can help change us all.

[@debbietregloan9007]

Thanks Heidi and Bonney xxx

[@MidlandBulletRiders]

What a fantastic charity. I'll certainly be making a donation. Well done. ⚓🏴‍☠

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@susanpearson1341]

Scampton should be opened for our veterans thay should come first great video cheers Heidi

[@bindatek8801]

Very Good publicity for a Very Worthy cause!

[@stevemendenhall6284]

What a great idea thanks for sharing

[@keithadams1538]

Just purchased a bottle of Rumbuscade. Thanks Heidi not enough done for our vetrans

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww I hope you enjoy 😃🏴‍☠️🥃

[@JayneGunn]

What an amazing bunch of people doing what they are doing for such a worthy cause. 😊 Thank you Heidi for raising awareness of this wonderful charity.🥰 Absolutely love the iron.😍...... keep well and safe and happy onward travels. 😃

[@colinevans39]

Lets hope the mp gets some funding for them and hope he didn't turn up for himself im hoping he turned up to get them some help .well done heidi once again ❤❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The MP is working really hard with the project

[@aardvarksteve1]

What an uplifting video. Well done, to all the volunteers, and thank you Heidi for sharing.❤

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Heidi if we were there we’d willingly help. This made me cry, my husband is a Vet (Australia) and I think there but for the grace of god go I. Thanks for showing this. 🥰

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@gerryryan1372]

What a wonderful video ❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much!

[@allicla]

Oh great to see the lovely Mel, a fantastic work colleague and brilliant to see her enjoying her well earnt retirement involved in such a worthwhile cause. 😘😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know haha, very relaxing retirement 🤣🤣

[@lynmoore8355]

great Vvlog thank you... to all the volunteers they do well... where would this world be without Volunteers.....

[@ClareWildish]

Amazing!!! What a blog I have met Pete ballinger he is amazing guy met him on the grand union. Will be buying the Rum ❤❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

He is wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Bravo! 🎉

[@carriewoodburry8923]

What a fantastic cause, and people. God bless them. Tiller Girl rentals look amazing.

[@jammyjay917]

Absolutely great video...cheers ❤❤

[@justjim]

Excellent video and for a wonderful cause. No veteran need be homeless. God bless all involved with this project.

[@clairetopley7148]

Loved watching this . Our country is a mess 😢

[@KevDYAD]

I'm moored at Sawley and I've seen the forces afloat boats. I volunteer with the WRG and The Derby & Sandiacre canal trust.

[@janiceblacow1728]

What a smashing charity ,

[@debmansbridge3923]

Fantastic vlog this week bless you all made me cry 😢 restores my faith in people

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Welshtraveler-e5q]

A wonderful charitable group of people helping our ex forces veterans get a leg up in life, donated to them earlier, every little helps, another great video Heidi ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@donnisdavis2185]

Bravo Zulu, to FVA ... what a great idea. thank you Heidi for sharing. Retired USCG

[@MessengerRising]

Good cause, been homeless a few times myself despite having worked hard all my life. Nobody should be without a place to live in this day and age. Thankfully there are some kind people around who are willing to step up when the government fails those in need. Boat life will help improve mental health as well so it's a win win. Good vid 👍🏼

[@bryansmith1920]

I've just tried to register with this charity, I'm ex REME + an old sailor of yachts on rivers and seas, So this would get me out and about, I hope I can be of use,

[@naturevideosmorebylindavan8531]

What a wonderful service that group does. My Dad was a veteran, and he would have loved living on a narrow boat if we had them here in the U S. Thanks for such a great video, Heide!

[@stephenjones219]

What a great and wonderful activity. Lots of hard work, but very rewarding I bet. Just seeing an old boat coming back to life; and for a good cause. Hats off to all the good people. I hate to see old boat and ships just left to rot or be scraped, but I know it take a lot of hard work and money to rehab them.

[@AtaleofTattonTug]

well done - such a worthy charity

[@HellyAvard-xt6mz]

What a great ambassador you are Heidi. Looking out all these interesting boat ventures. Thank you !

[@billygaughan1670]

What a lovely uplifting video Heidi. All those volunteers deserve a huge pat on the back. I'm heading to Southampton on Monday for my mini cruise after recuperating after my brand new hip. You and Bonnie take care and stay safe. Bill from Lincolnshire 🎉