A BUCKET collection to raise money for a new veterans supported living scheme will take place this weekend.

Members of Oswestry Rotary Club will be leading the collection at Morrisons on Shrewsbury Road on Saturday, March 25 in the morning.

The funds raised will go towards The Harbour, a new 22-bed accommodation complex for veterans which is being developed at the former Hope Church building, in Laburnum Drive.

Border Counties Advertizer: Front aerial view of The HarbourFront aerial view of The Harbour (Image: Base Architects)

The Harbour project director and former Royal Marine Commando, Ash Anderson, is working to provide the service.

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He said: "Things are moving along a bit slower than we'd hoped and we're looking at mid-2024 now for the first vets moving in."

Collection organiser Mike Jones has targeted kitting out one of the new rooms at The Harbour by Oswestry Rotary Club.

Border Counties Advertizer: North Amenity View of The HarbourNorth Amenity View of The Harbour (Image: Base Architechts)

Mike added: "I am delighted that at our previous well-supported collection in October last year, we felt the support of the people of Oswestry for this cause.

"One lady made a generous donation because her brother was a paratrooper and she also wanted to volunteer to help.

"We hope that Morrison's shoppers will recognise this tremendous cause with their support for our collection."

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Veterans that will be housed at The Harbour will get personalised development programmes and participate in a ‘core syllabus’ promoting proficiency in English, maths, communication, financial management, basic IT and employment skills.

The Harbour will be the first facility of its kind in the UK, and is the brainchild Mr Anderson.