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Legacy of the Atomic Bomb. Recognition for Atomic Test Survivors
A very busy week to remember those who have not made it this far. A special blog on the anniversary of Grapple X.
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Grapple X Events
Today is the anniversary of Grapple X, on the 8th of November 1957. With a yield of 1.8 megatons, it was 140 times the size of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The bomb was dropped from Valiant XD824, p...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A very busy week to remember those who have not made it this far. A special blog on the anniversary of Grapple X.
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In Remembrance Week, we remember those who have not made it this far. Please watch this excellent account of NAVAD Day 2025.
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05 National Atomic Veterans Awareness Day 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In Remembrance Week, we remember those who have not made it this far. Please watch this excellent account of NAVAD Day 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnk4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnk4...
This week's blog features 'The Greatest Force on Earth Live' by Sascha Snow. Filmed as part of the Oral History project, it is now available to watch.
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THE GREATEST FORCE ON EARTH LIVE
The Oral History Project was an incredible success, the testimonies of the veterans will be held in perpetuity at the British Library for generations to listen to and understand how the testing progra...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
This week's blog features 'The Greatest Force on Earth Live' by Sascha Snow. Filmed as part of the Oral History project, it is now available to watch.
www.labrats.international/post/the-gre...
www.labrats.international/post/the-gre...
The latest edition of ATOM will be posted to Associate Members by post and email next week. You can still sign up for a free Associate membership until April 2026. British & Commonwealth Nuclear Test Veterans and their families are eligible. Why wait?
www.labrats.international/joinus
www.labrats.international/joinus
October 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The latest edition of ATOM will be posted to Associate Members by post and email next week. You can still sign up for a free Associate membership until April 2026. British & Commonwealth Nuclear Test Veterans and their families are eligible. Why wait?
www.labrats.international/joinus
www.labrats.international/joinus
Portraits of the Hibakusha is an incredible exhibition in Cardiff, featuring 14 3D pictures. These are incredible images from www.80000voices.org. The exhibition runs until the 30 November 2025.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Portraits of the Hibakusha is an incredible exhibition in Cardiff, featuring 14 3D pictures. These are incredible images from www.80000voices.org. The exhibition runs until the 30 November 2025.
www.labrats.international/post/portrai...
www.labrats.international/post/portrai...
This week's blog is a report on our Educational Launch at the Senedd on the 22nd October 2025.
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Senedd - Educational Launch
On the 22nd of October 2025, LABRATS launched their educational package 'British Nuclear Testing - An Introduction' at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Sponsored by Sioned Williams MS and supported by Mabon...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This week's blog is a report on our Educational Launch at the Senedd on the 22nd October 2025.
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The latest version of ATOM will soon be sent out to Associate members. Packed full of information and fantastic pictures from the 2025 All-Tests Reunion. If you haven't signed up for a free Associate Membership yet, it runs until April 2026.
Do it now - www.labrats.international/joinus
Do it now - www.labrats.international/joinus
October 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The latest version of ATOM will soon be sent out to Associate members. Packed full of information and fantastic pictures from the 2025 All-Tests Reunion. If you haven't signed up for a free Associate Membership yet, it runs until April 2026.
Do it now - www.labrats.international/joinus
Do it now - www.labrats.international/joinus
Have you registered for our Educational Launch Event on the 7th of November in Manchester? Please RSVP using the registration link below:
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Educational Package Launch - Manchester | LABRATS
The Launch of our new educational package in England will be at the Manchester Mayor's Council Chamber in Manchester. A new book, Video and Online Course to be unveiled with a Q&A session afterwards w...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Have you registered for our Educational Launch Event on the 7th of November in Manchester? Please RSVP using the registration link below:
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LABRATS were proud to support the Joint Civil Society statement on Humanitarian Disarmament, delivered by Bonnie Docherty at the UNGA First Committee on Disarmament and International Security.
Download the address here: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
Download the address here: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
October 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
LABRATS were proud to support the Joint Civil Society statement on Humanitarian Disarmament, delivered by Bonnie Docherty at the UNGA First Committee on Disarmament and International Security.
Download the address here: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
Download the address here: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
A Special mention - Ernest Bow
Ernest takes pictures of the All-Tests Reunion each year. This year, he has supplied us with 541 images, which are available on our website. See if you can see yourself in this wonderful gallery of images.
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Ernest takes pictures of the All-Tests Reunion each year. This year, he has supplied us with 541 images, which are available on our website. See if you can see yourself in this wonderful gallery of images.
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ALL TESTS REUNION | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program. We are one big family...
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October 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A Special mention - Ernest Bow
Ernest takes pictures of the All-Tests Reunion each year. This year, he has supplied us with 541 images, which are available on our website. See if you can see yourself in this wonderful gallery of images.
labrats.international/atr#atr2025e...
Ernest takes pictures of the All-Tests Reunion each year. This year, he has supplied us with 541 images, which are available on our website. See if you can see yourself in this wonderful gallery of images.
labrats.international/atr#atr2025e...
TAN-AFELLA : the murdered mountain by Mr Gérard Will
Thirteen bombs were detonated in this mountain, and I wanted to explain more about it.
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Thirteen bombs were detonated in this mountain, and I wanted to explain more about it.
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the TAN - AFELLA : the murdered mountain
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October 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
TAN-AFELLA : the murdered mountain by Mr Gérard Will
Thirteen bombs were detonated in this mountain, and I wanted to explain more about it.
youtu.be/YxVLgkU7duU?...
Thirteen bombs were detonated in this mountain, and I wanted to explain more about it.
youtu.be/YxVLgkU7duU?...
We are proud to be supporting this campaign for truth and justice:
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Supporting Organisations | Chinook Justice Campaign
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October 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We are proud to be supporting this campaign for truth and justice:
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We need your help. Please fill out this snapshot survey with details of the Nuclear Veteran who is in your family. It is a basic survey with details of their passing or their current age. We are collating information about cancers and early deaths.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We need your help. Please fill out this snapshot survey with details of the Nuclear Veteran who is in your family. It is a basic survey with details of their passing or their current age. We are collating information about cancers and early deaths.
form.jotform.com/252821992085...
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A reminder to register for our Educational Launch Event at the Senedd if you haven't already done so. 22nd October at 12 pm at Pierhead main Hall, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. CF10 4PZ. Places are filling up fast.
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Educational Package Launch - Senedd, Cardiff. | LABRATS
The Launch of our new Educational Package at the Senedd in Cardiff. A new book, Video and Online Course to be unveiled with a Q&A session afterwards with a panel of guests.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A reminder to register for our Educational Launch Event at the Senedd if you haven't already done so. 22nd October at 12 pm at Pierhead main Hall, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. CF10 4PZ. Places are filling up fast.
www.labrats.international/event-detail...
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🎥 Thank you to @tandhesi.bsky.social on #BBCBreakfast today for the mention.
My position is clear. Our nuclear test veterans and their families deserve justice. They cannot wait any longer. ⚖️
@atomiclabrats.bsky.social
My position is clear. Our nuclear test veterans and their families deserve justice. They cannot wait any longer. ⚖️
@atomiclabrats.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🎥 Thank you to @tandhesi.bsky.social on #BBCBreakfast today for the mention.
My position is clear. Our nuclear test veterans and their families deserve justice. They cannot wait any longer. ⚖️
@atomiclabrats.bsky.social
My position is clear. Our nuclear test veterans and their families deserve justice. They cannot wait any longer. ⚖️
@atomiclabrats.bsky.social
Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story is being repeated this Wednesday (8th October 2025) at 9PM on BBC2.
Be sure to watch if you missed the original release of this powerful and groundbreaking documentary.
Be sure to watch if you missed the original release of this powerful and groundbreaking documentary.
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story is being repeated this Wednesday (8th October 2025) at 9PM on BBC2.
Be sure to watch if you missed the original release of this powerful and groundbreaking documentary.
Be sure to watch if you missed the original release of this powerful and groundbreaking documentary.
ICYMI, our Educational package will be launched in Wales at the Senedd on the 22nd October 2025 at 12pm. This is a free in-person event. Register now.
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Educational Package Launch - Senedd, Cardiff. | LABRATS
The Launch of our new Educational Package at the Senedd in Cardiff. A new book, Video and Online Course to be unveiled with a Q&A session afterwards with a panel of guests.
www.labrats.international
October 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
ICYMI, our Educational package will be launched in Wales at the Senedd on the 22nd October 2025 at 12pm. This is a free in-person event. Register now.
www.labrats.international/event-detail...
www.labrats.international/event-detail...
If you couldn't attend this year's All-Tests Reunion, you missed an incredible week. All of the updates and pictures are now available:
www.labrats.international/atr
www.labrats.international/atr
ALL TESTS REUNION | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program. We are one big family...
www.labrats.international
October 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
If you couldn't attend this year's All-Tests Reunion, you missed an incredible week. All of the updates and pictures are now available:
www.labrats.international/atr
www.labrats.international/atr
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HISTORY MADE TODAY! The global majority has joined the #NuclearBan Treaty!
Today Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 signed and Ghana🇬🇭 ratified the UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons, bringing us to bringing the total to 99 out of 197 eligible states.🎉
Today Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 signed and Ghana🇬🇭 ratified the UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons, bringing us to bringing the total to 99 out of 197 eligible states.🎉
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
HISTORY MADE TODAY! The global majority has joined the #NuclearBan Treaty!
Today Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 signed and Ghana🇬🇭 ratified the UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons, bringing us to bringing the total to 99 out of 197 eligible states.🎉
Today Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 signed and Ghana🇬🇭 ratified the UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons, bringing us to bringing the total to 99 out of 197 eligible states.🎉
Today is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, a time to remember and to renew our commitment to end the threat of nuclear weapons. Listen to the Veterans who have witnessed the deadliest of man's creations.
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NUCLEAR TEST VETERANS SPECIAL - BBC BREAKFAST 24TH SEPT 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Today is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, a time to remember and to renew our commitment to end the threat of nuclear weapons. Listen to the Veterans who have witnessed the deadliest of man's creations.
youtu.be/cjmU9lU_GxQ?...
youtu.be/cjmU9lU_GxQ?...
Steve Purse and Alan Owen appeared on BBC Newsnight last night. This is Alan's message to Keir Starmer. He has abandoned the Nuclear Test Veterans, as every other Prime Minister has. He promised he wouldn't, but he has. How much longer can he ignore the longest-running scandal in British History?
September 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Steve Purse and Alan Owen appeared on BBC Newsnight last night. This is Alan's message to Keir Starmer. He has abandoned the Nuclear Test Veterans, as every other Prime Minister has. He promised he wouldn't, but he has. How much longer can he ignore the longest-running scandal in British History?
This week's blog comes from John Adams, who witnessed Grapple Y & Z nuclear tests. He has an incredibly interesting story on why he believes he hasn't developed cancer.
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1958 Grapple Y & Z nuclear Tests by John Adams.
I was on Christmas Island for the nuclear tests in 1958. I was in the Royal Engineers working as a plant operator in the Quarry, which was basically bulldozing coral off the beach, to feed the stone c...
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September 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This week's blog comes from John Adams, who witnessed Grapple Y & Z nuclear tests. He has an incredibly interesting story on why he believes he hasn't developed cancer.
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www.labrats.international/post/1958-gr...
On the International Day against Nuclear Tests, listen to Alan Owen's speech at the United Nations during the 3rd meeting of State Parties of the TPNW.
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3MSP TPNW UN 2025 - LABRATS Statement
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August 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
On the International Day against Nuclear Tests, listen to Alan Owen's speech at the United Nations during the 3rd meeting of State Parties of the TPNW.
youtu.be/A4H3r4fU1po?...
youtu.be/A4H3r4fU1po?...