THOSE of us who have never served in the armed forces or understand the life can have little comprehension of what it means and what legacy it can sometimes leave.

So, it’s vital for servicemen and women in the Bolton area to have places where they can get together and receive mutual support. One of these is a special breakfast club where service veterans can gather regularly to help them reconnect.

It’s an excellent scheme and former Bolton mayoress Gay Wharton deserves commending for setting it up. Our services’ personnel deserve this kind of help from the rest of us.