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Listed below are the current discounts negotiated on your behalf by The British Veterans Recognition Card. If you wish to find out more details about the offers or take advantage of the discounts, click on the appropriate "LOGIN" symbol and you will be asked for your Logon ID and Membership Number. This simple security check will take you to the Member’s Page, where you will find full details of all the latest offers, the relevant contact details and our unique booking codes.

In order to gain access to the Member’s Page and the latest deals you will need to subscribe to the British Veterans Recognition Card (for as little as £12.50 per year). In order to complete this process, please go to the Application Page.

BUPA – the leading private healthcare organisation offers prompt and private treatment in over 450 private hospitals nationwide. Discounts of up to an impressive 44% off their insurance premiums.

BMW Park Lane is offering significant savings on new BMWs across most of the range. With a dedicated, highly experienced team, BMW Park Lane can ensure that the whole process of choosing, purchasing and taking delivery of your BMW will be an enjoyable and highly cost effective experience.

The Hearing Company - As part of the UK 's largest high street hearing care retailer they are offering members of the British Veterans Recognition Card a superb 10% discount off hearing aids and free aftercare for life.

Coral Beach Hotel

Coral Beach Hotel is near Paphos, close to where Aphrodite is said to have risen to earth from the sea, on the fabulous holiday island of Cyprus. A unique deal for card holders means up to a fantastic 50% discount on public rates throughout 2008 in 424 elegantly appointed rooms just 500 metres from a naturally sandy beach.

Christopher Ward Watches has long been one of the UK 's best kept secrets, and now, like MI6, its just gone public - ripe for discovery by British Veterans, who know the very best craftsmanship when they see it, but don't want to pay the earth. Christopher Ward is offering an excellent deal for members, giving a 10% saving on his sumptuous selection of timepieces which not only score highly for their looks; but are of such fine breeding, with Swiss engineering pedigree, that even members of the Canadian Air Force have their own branded version of the C4 Peregrine Chronograph.

Austin Reed, the highly regarded formal and ready to wear tailor for men and women is offering a 20% discount in all 70 stores and online. The discount is gained by showing your British Veterans Recognition Card.

Asda, one of the leading supermarket chains, is offering a 5% discount on weekly shopping to members. To access this scheme Card Holders are required to buy vouchers from British Veterans which can be exchanged at any Asda store.

Vauxhall Motors is proud to support British Veterans through their Military Sales Programme with special discounts of up to 15% on their range of award-winning cars. All discounts are available in addition to selected current Vauxhall customer offers - such as free insurance. And your GM Card rebate points can also be redeemed against your purchase, saving you even more money. Vauxhall Military sales are backed by a network of specialist retailers and a dedicated Customer Care Centre.

National Express' scheduled coach network offers one of the best value ways to travel throughout the UK, to airports and into Europe. An exclusive 10% discount off all fares for members, and those over the age of 60 years will qualify for an exceptional 50% discount.

High and Wild is one of the top adventure travel providers worldwide and are offering British Veterans a preferential discount of 8% on any adventure they choose or any special adventure that High & Wild plan for them.

The Cooking Experience is an opportunity to recapture or ignite your passion for cooking. They are offering an excellent discount of 10% off all the Cooking Experience courses for Card Holders.

The RAC, one of the country’s long-standing motoring organisations is offering a cracking 25% discount on all levels of UK breakdown cover and 20% off European Breakdown cover too. These packages are personal based membership which means that the member is covered in any vehicle in which they are driving, even as a passenger.

Dollond & Aitchison, the high street eye care specialists, are offering 20% off a complete pair of glasses (frames, lenses and professional services) or a free eye test in 380 branches throughout the UK.

P & O Ferries offers a consistent 5% discount off any fares across the route network including sailings from Dover, Portsmouth and Hull.

MINI Park Lane is able to offer a substantial financial benefit by purchasing a MINI under our new British Veterans partnership.

With a dedicated, highly experienced team, MINI Park Lane can ensure that the whole process of choosing, purchasing and taking delivery of your MINI will be an enjoyable and highly cost effective experience.

Thorpe Park - With over 25 rides and attractions, Thorpe Park is guaranteed to leave you glowing with energy and reliving your fun-filled visit for weeks after. Receive £10 off the gate price for adults and £5 off for children aged under 12..

Sofitel Hotels

Sofitel Hotels are offering a fabulous 5% discount off the Best Unrestricted Rate for online bookings at participating hotels in the UK.

Cotswold Outdoor, one of the country’s leading outdoor pursuit specialists, is offering an impressive 20% discount off products bought either in their high street stores in the UK, by mail order, or through their website.

Haven UK

Haven and British Holidays. Fabulous half price holidays available at selected parks at selected times during 2008. An exclusive offer only available to card holders. 50% discount available off Self Catering and Half Board Holidays in Apr, May, Jun, Sept and Oct. An amazing 20% discount still available during peak season.

Touchdown Collection is a division of award winning tour operator Touchdown World Travel Specialists. For more than 15 years Touchdown has promoted the services of airlines and premier hotels, at specially reduced prices, to employees of the travel industry.

We have now been carefully selected by our suppliers to offer similar, and many other exclusively priced travel arrangements to British Veterans.

Virgin Wines

Virgin Wines offer a bespoke wine-merchandising service and have come up with a unique and fantastic offer just for British Veterans Recognition Card holders. A £20 voucher to use against the first order and first look at any special offers.

Thomas Cook Holidays: Guaranteed Savings.Anytime, Anywhere! British Veterans are members of the Thomas Cook Staff Holiday Club offering a guaranteed 6% discount on 1000's of holidays, in addition to any tour operator savings available through us when you book.

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Chessington World Of Adventures is THE theme park for families looking to share an adventure in 2008 and Kids Go Free Everyday!* Receive £8 discount per adult and £4 off additional children with Kids go free Everday.

* - One child under 12 goes free with every full-paying adult.

Eurocamp

Eurocamp is the big name in self-drive holidays to campsites in some of the most desirable locations throughout Europe including France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Croatia. An excellent 20% saving on early or late summer breaks.

Butlins

Butlins are offering British Veterans and their families fantastic savings on holidays and access to their special offers throughout 2008.

Orient Express

The world famous Orient-Express offers luxurious travel through spectacular countryside. Currently offering a fantastic £50 off per person on day excursions in the UK and an amazing £150 off on the Grand Tour of Great Britain; a wonderful £150 off per person on any overnight journeys on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or the Eastern and Oriental Express and a massive half price off a companion travelling in Myanmar on "The Road To Mandalay”.

Virgin Atlantic Airways has agreed to offer reduced fares for British Veterans and their families. Flying many routes around the world, Virgin is offering fixed price one-way fares and up to 35% off some flights.

Mercure

Mercure Hotels. 5% discount off the Best Unrestricted Rate for online bookings at participating hotels in the UK.

Avis

Avis car and van rental is one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies with outlets in most major UK towns and cities. They are offering a brilliant 10% off Avis’ best available local rates in UK plus an amazing 15% off rates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 5% off retail rates in the US Australia and New Zealand.

Brightminds

Brightminds is the award-winning home shopping company established in 2000 and committed to the importance of fun learning at home. They have over 1,000 games, puzzles, flash cards, books, CD-ROMs and charts to help children to develop essential literacy and numeracy skills together with creative curiosity for lifelong learning. Brightminds service the whole of the UK and overseas customers from their own warehouse based just south of Bath . They currently offer 10% off their products.

Madame Tussauds - Experience what it is like to be famous as you join a host of the world's hottest celebrities. With exciting interactive attractions running throughout the year, there's always something different happening at Madame Tussauds! Receive £5 off the lead price for adultsand £2.50 off for a child aged 4 to 16.

Neilson Active Holidays

Neilson Active Holidays are experts in providing activity holidays in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America and the Caribbean. Anything from skiing and snowboarding to sailing, mountain biking and scuba diving – a tremendous 10% discount off their brochure price.

Novotel Hotels

Novotel Hotels. 5% discount off the Best Unrestricted Rate for online bookings at participating hotels in the UK.

American Airlines offers you a choice of up to 24 daily non-stop flights from the UK to seven US gateway cities including Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK and Raleigh/Durham, making it easier than ever to visit the USA. And if you'd like to venture further a field American Airlines has a network that can take you to over 240 destinations across the Americas , the Caribbean and beyond. An excellent deal for members, giving an across the board 10% saving on all flights operated by American Airlines.

Warwick Castle - You don't just visit Britain 's Greatest Mediaeval Experience, you live it! Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle. Receive £5 off the lead price for adults and £2.50 off a child aged 4 -16.

F.Hinds, Britain's largest independent family jewellers, has been established for 150 years and is offering a 5% discount on purchases in store or 10% discount online.

You can take advantage of the British School of Motoring's complete solution for learner drivers with some great savings and benefits:

You'll get a free 1-hour driving lesson. Plus when you buy a further 10 lessons you'll get...

£15 driving lesson discount
Free Theory & Hazard Perception training
Free RAC Roadside cover worth £35

Enter the Extraordinary World of Alton Towers . 2006 saw the opening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (T): The ride and for thrill seekers, don't forget Rita - Queen of Speed. Whatever your reason for visiting Alton Towers - leave the humdrum behind and create some everlasting memories! Receive £10 off the gate price for adults and £5 off for children under 12.

ESS are offering a fantastic 10% discount on their product lines offering unique solutions for eyewear safety, performance, and comfort.

Exclusive 15% discount off holidays at the luxury waterfront villa resort of Sands Beach Villas, Lanzarote throughout 2008.

Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange offers members commission free holiday money and reduced commission on Sterling Travellers Cheques. This offer extends to both the sale and buy-back of foreign currency.

Tilley Endurables from Canada, makers of a range of clothing and accessories ideal for the outdoors and travel are offering a 15% discount off products in their UK range purchased by mail order or through the website.

Potions & Possibilities fine toiletries, designed and hand-made in England by Suffolk aromatherapist, Julie Foster, are offering all British Veterans members a 15% discount on their products.

As America's oldest mail order company, Orvis have been offering the finest in men's and women's outdoor clothing, fly-fishing tackle and equipment and luggage since 1856. Members will receive a 10% discount when spending over £100.

Inkxpress remanufactures inkjet and laser cartridges. Printer cartridges are expensive - a black and a colour cartridge when replaced together is often more expensive than the printer! Inkxpress will save you up to 60% off the price of a new cartridge by factory filling your empty cartridge.

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Millennium Design is a family company with over 6 years experience in the solar protection market; supplying and installing awnings, internal blinds and garage doors. Card holders will receive a 12.5% discount on all products.

Klee-Hausbau UK, a company specialising in the building of high-quality homes, are very proud to offer British Veterans a special house warming present. They will give members a 2% cashback on the purchase price of their home on completion.

Gulf Air is proud to offer British Veterans and their families, reduced fares on all flights to Kathmandu and the Middle East. You can sit back, relax and enjoy our legendary hospitality. Onboard chefs in First Class serve award-winning food, accompanied by vintage wine from our wine cellars. Then there's our Sky Nanny, looking after families with young children. Together with our international crew from over 63 countries, it will be our pleasure to welcome you onboard.

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HSS Hire Service Group is the World's largest tool and equipment Hire/Rental chain.

HSS Hire Shops are offering a 10% discount to members upon presentation of British Veterans Recognition Card at any of their outlets.

White Motor Boats Ltd is offering British Veterans a 10% discount on their ferry service to Portland , Lulworth and The Jurassic Coast.

Thousands of people have taken Battlefield and Memorial Pilgrimage and Heritage Tours with the War Research Society . The tours cover a wide range of sites from the Napoleonic War to World War two. They are offering British Veterans a 10% discount on all tours.

The Worcester Medal Service Limited has over thirty years experience in the study and mounting of medals and undertake work for numerous units of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services.

Worcester Medal Service Limited are offering British Veterans 20% off medal Mounting and 10% off all stock items.

PSD TRAINING TEAM - High Risk Close Protection Military Resettlement Courses. Close Protection is sometimes not enough to get the job done. This course provides one of the most intensive and comprehensive PSD/Force Protection training programs available outside government/military close protection duties anywhere in the world. PSD are offering members of the British Veterans Recognition Card a 15% discount

ShortBreaks Ltd is the UK 's largest growing tour operator offering Eurostar packages to Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Gent and Lille. Included in the price is return Eurostar travel and two nights hotel bed and breakfast accommodation. ShortBreaks Ltd are pleased to offer all British Veteran members and their travelling companions a £10 per person discount on all Eurostar packages.

The Dartmoor Safari Travel Services, offer two services: Dartmoor Safaris, an opportunity to join the experts for a day of adventure on Dartmoor and Airport Transfers, a private hire service covering all ports and airports in the UK. Significant discounts are available on both services.

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We continuously strive to recruit new partners and achieve the very best discounts for our members. This website reflects the latest offers currently available.

If you are a business and feel you would benefit from becoming a Partner to The British Veterans Recognition Card, please contact us by email: partners@britishveterans.co.uk