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16 March 2017

The Royal British Legion

Army, Events, Fund-raising, fundraising, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Mal on a Mission

WHEN you’ve been shot at by snipers in Gornji Vakuf at the height of the Bosnian war, running around a lake in the middle of the night will hold few fears for former Sergeant Major Mal Bellamy.

The 42-year-old has made the switch from serving his country to raising money for veterans under the banner of the Royal British Legion.

Not content with doing a pitch black sponsored run around Kielder Lake, Northumberland this Mothers’ Day, Mal has also signed up to be the Legion’s Poppy Appeal Organiser for 2017 in his home town of Appleby, Cumbria.

16 March 2017

BLESMA

Army, Disability Support, fundraising, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Afghanistan veteran takes on Nuclear races for Military Charity

A former solider, who lost his right leg whilst serving in Afghanistan, is taking on his first mud run since he was injured to support Blesma, the Limbless Veterans.

Matty Woollard, 28, from Colchester, will battle the muddy obstacle course at Nuclear Races, Brentwood in May in support of Blesma for the help they have given him since he was injured.

16 March 2017

Gurkha Welfare Trust

Army, Children, Families, Gurkha, Remembrance, Transition, Veterans, Welfare, WW2

Meet Rifleman Hauda Thapa

Hauda joined the Army over 75 years ago, in the middle of World War II. It wasn’t long before he found himself in the jungles of Burma with the 3rd Assam Rifles.

He served with the British Army through the bitter fighting that followed Japan’s invasion. The tropical climate meant that battles were especially challenging.

16 March 2017

Ministry of Defence

Army, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Veterans, Welfare

Veterans UK Customer Satisfaction Survey 2017

Veterans UK (part of Defence Business Services) are running a Customer Satisfaction Survey. The on-line survey is for both Serving Personnel and Veterans to give their views and feedback on the service they have received, and to help them understand, from the people who use their services, how they can do better.

15 March 2017

BLESMA

Army, Disability Support, fundraising, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Iraq War Veteran takes on Nuclear Races for Military Charity

An Iraq War Veteran is set to battle a gruelling muddy obstacle race for Military Charity

Hannah Campbell, who was injured whilst serving in Iraq, is taking on the Nuclear Races this May to help raise awareness for Military Charity, Blesma, the Limbless Veterans.

Blesma are partnering with Nuclear Races in Brentwood for their award winning fun, tough and gritty obstacle race on 13 May. With a Blesma dedicated wave at 12:40 and 500 places to fill, wounded Veterans are asking you to take part alongside them to complete this gruelling 7k race.

15 March 2017

RACPD

Army, Courses, Education, Employment, Navy, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Training, Transition

RACPD Course Dates

The RACPD is a leading provider of nationally recognised civilian qualifications to the Royal Artillery, other Service personnel and the wider Defence community including reservists, veterans and dependants. They are also a charity.

14 March 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Army, Awards, Disability Support, Events, Health, Media, Remembrance, Serving, Transition, Veterans

Blind veteran Simon Brown shortlisted in the prestigious Sunday Express ‘People’s Choice’ category at Soldiering On Awards 2017

An Iraq War veteran who was blinded in conflict has been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘People’s Choice’ category sponsored by the Sunday Express in the seventh annual Soldiering On Awards.

Simon Brown, 38 and from Leeds, was nominated for the award by national military charity Blind Veterans UK, which has supported him since he lost his sight.

9 March 2017

SSVC

Army, Event, Marines, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Royal Visit, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Queen Officially Unveils Iraq And Afghanistan Memorial

The Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and former premier Tony Blair were among those paying tribute to the Armed Forces personnel and civilians who served their country during the Gulf War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

9 March 2017

Army Benevolent Fund

Army, Employment, Events, Transition, Veterans

TfL Ex-Military and Reservists Industry Day 2017

In February, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity were privileged to attend the fourth TfL Industry Day for Ex-Military and Reservists at HMS President in London.

Individuals who are leaving, or have left, the Armed Forces had the opportunity to explore their skills with employers and speak to those who have made the transition to civilian work.

9 March 2017

Army Benevolent Fund

Army, Families, Funding, Grants, Mental Health, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

The Soldiers’ Charity awards Combat Stress a grant of £250,000

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity has awarded Combat Stress a grant of £250,000 to help provide occupational therapy within their treatment centres.

Combat Stress offers occupational therapy to all veterans undertaking a residential programme at one of their three treatment centres and over the past year have introduced occupational therapists to their community teams.

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