Military charity appoints new chairperson

Adele Langlois was previously a governor at Holidays for Heroes Jersey

A Jersey charity that provides holidays for injured military veterans has appointed a new chairperson.

Adele Langlois has taken over the role at Holidays for Heroes Jersey from Richard Harwood, who stepped down at the end of his five-year term.

The charity organises holidays to the island for ex-service personnel who have been injured during military operations or have mental health issues due to their work with the forces.

Mrs Langlois, who has served as a governor for the charity for the past year, said she was excited to be taking on the job.

She said: "I would like to thank Richard for leading the charity over the past five years, especially during the difficult Covid period.

"He will be a hard act to follow but I'm looking forward to the challenge."

Along with Mrs Langlois' appointment, the charity said John Pallot-Brown had been elected as a governor, taking over the position vacated by Maureen Devitt.

The charity, which was founded in 2008, said it was set to host more than 250 guests on holidays in Jersey in summer.