troops, veterans and their families deals and discounts, pledging everything from cheap train tickets and cut- price taxi fares to special offers in hotels and spas. "You can say thanks to a fireman or police officer at the scene but for Servicemen and women who do their work over the hills and far away, it's harder," explained John Senior, the retired TA major-turned-restaurateur who launched the scheme in his home town two years ago. "Although we offered discounts in the restaurant we had no way of showing our gratitude for the job they do." References Military-related organizations Scarborough, North Yorkshire Organisations based in North Yorkshire 2008 establishments in the United Kingdom