Blesma’s National Chairman Ed Davis CB CBE has been honoured with the prestigious appointment as Black Rod; a senior officer in the House of Lords with significant operational, ceremonial and administrative duties.
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Blesma’s National Chairman Ed Davis CB CBE has been honoured with the prestigious appointment as Black Rod; a senior officer in the House of Lords with significant operational, ceremonial and administrative duties.
Read moreTwo Blesma Members teamed up with limbless Ukrainian veterans for a football tournament at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to promote resilience and international camaraderie.
Read moreAn in-house café which was previously popular with residents at Care for Veterans has reopened.
Read moreFor RAF veteran Bill Sannwald, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s holiday home ‘The Folly’ provided some much-needed time away with his family in a peaceful location.
Read moreNeighbours from Devizes (Wiltshire) are gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime as they take part in Race Across the UK, all in support of Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).
Read moreOn Tuesday 15 July 2025, the Finalists of the Soldiering On Awards 2025 were honoured at a prestigious ceremony in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace of the Palace of Westminster.
Read morePlease note that the RACF team are on Annual Leave from the 11/08/2025 – 27/08/2025.
Read moreTemplepatrick native Danny Kinahan, late the Blues and Royals and a former MP and Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland, is the new president for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity in Northern Ireland.
Read moreJohn Roberts, 92, a volunteer for the SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, and retired RAF Wing Commander has been awarded the prestigious Badge of the Order of Mercy by the League of Mercy Foundation, recognising over 20 years of exceptional support to UK veterans and their families in France.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, recently honoured Clive Matthews, caseworker volunteer, South East region, with the Sir James Gildea Global Award for his outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community over the past 20 years.
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