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Fancy trying something new? Blesma is offering it's Members the chance to try lots of activties - just take your pick!

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England v New Zealand Rugby Match

External Third Party Opportunities (not endorsed by Blesma)

2 Nov 2024

Twickenham Stadium

Your chance to attend the England v New Zealand Rugby Match.

Rugby balls on pitch
England v Scotland Rugby Match

External Third Party Opportunities (not endorsed by Blesma)

22 Feb 2025

Twickenham Stadium

Your chance to attend the England v Scotland Rugby Match.

Casting Away Trauma Project

External Third Party Opportunities (not endorsed by Blesma)

20 Jun 2024 - 30 Nov 2026

TBC

The University of Essex and iCARP CIC are running a research study to investigate how angling in a peaceful, friendly setting can help military veterans and emergency service personnel living with PTSD.

Phil from Discover Tai Chi
Virtual Tai Chi Course 19

Lifestyle

20 Oct 2025 16:00 - 22 Dec 2025 16:30

Virtual Activity

A virtual Tai Chi course for all to enjoy.

Any Member, with or without Tai Chi experience
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Balance and Stability Course

Lifestyle

2 Jun 2025 16:00 - 11 Aug 2025 16:30

Virtual Activity

A virtual course focused on improving physical balance and stability.

Any Member
Member's Weekend
Members' Weekend and AGM

Members' Weekend

28 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025

Forest Pines Hotel, Lincolnshire

Meet up with old friends and make some new ones; find out what Blesma Members are up to and have your say on what Blesma should be focusing on to support Members.

Members’ Weekend is open to all Members and their partners or carers
Phil from Discover Tai Chi
Virtual Tai Chi Course 18

Lifestyle

13 Jan 2025 16:00 - 17 Mar 2025 16:30

Virtual Activity

A virtual Tai Chi course for all to enjoy.

Any Member, with or without Tai Chi experience
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Sculpture with Storytelling

Storytelling and Online Workshops

3 Feb 2025 10:00 - 4 Feb 2025 16:00

Newcastle

Sculpture workshop with Simon Watson, in which Members can create a sculpture of their head to explore identity.

All Members
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Unlocking Imagination - Storytelling Workshop

Storytelling and Online Workshops

27 Jan 2025 10:00 - 27 Jan 2025 16:00

Cardiff

A dynamic and interactive storytelling workshop with Phil Okwedy, designed to spark creativity and unleash the power of your inner storyteller.

All Members
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Seasonal Stories for Newcomers to Storytelling

Storytelling and Online Workshops

26 Nov 2024 - 20 Jan 2025

Online and In-person Nottingham

Join Kate Beales on this workshop aimed at newcomers to storytelling who want to get creative and tell a range of personal stories.

Members who are new to storytelling
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Ski La Plagne

Winter Sports

11 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025

La Plagne

A week-long trip of snow sports in France!

You must have at least 3 month'd validity on your passport at the time of travel.
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Blesma Voices - a Songwriting Workshop

Storytelling and Online Workshops

17 Jan 2025 10:00 - 17 Jan 2025 16:00

Exeter

A storytelling and songwriting workshop, working with an experience songwriter and musician.

All Members
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Flight Experience

External Third Party Opportunities (not endorsed by Blesma)

1 Sept 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Various

A 30 minute flight experience in an aircraft adapted to suit your needs.

Any member
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Creative Writing Workshop

Storytelling and Online Workshops

11 Dec 2024 10:00 - 18 Dec 2024 11:30

Online

Conquer the blank page and improve your writing skills during this two-session workshop.

All Members
Phil from Discover Tai Chi
Tai Chi Course

Lifestyle

14 Oct 2024 16:00 - 16 Dec 2024 16:00

Virtual Activity

A virtual Tai Chi course for all to enjoy.

Any Member, with or without Tai Chi experience
SKI Spectacular
Colorado Ski Spectacular

Winter Sports

6 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Colorado, USA

The world's biggest ski spectaculars for adaptive Winter sports.

Most injury types can be catered for on the slopes, however hotel rooms are not adapted and are only outfitted with baths
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Winter Wonderland Family Break

Family

6 Dec 2024 - 9 Dec 2024

Center Parcs Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire

A fabulously festive family break at Center Parks Woburn Forest.

Members and their family
A group of people taking part in The Drive Project workshop
Developing Your Story for an Audience

Storytelling and Online Workshops

2 Dec 2024 - 4 Dec 2024

London

Storytelling training for Members who want to craft their personal story and tell it to an audience.

Members who are new to storytelling
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Fitness and Lifestyle Course

Lifestyle

15 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Fuerteventura

The aim of the course is to give Members a chance to look at their fitness levels and current lifestyle choices.

You must have six months’ validity on your passport at the time of travel.
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Remembrance Weekend

Remembrance

9 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

The Cenotaph, London

The annual Blesma Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph over Remembrance Weekend.

Any Member.
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Scuba Diving Expedition

Scuba Diving

19 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Egypt

A great chance to enjoy some of the world’s best scuba diving in warm water.

Anyone who can move up and down stairs on a 60ft dive boat with minimal assistance.
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Cookery Retreat

Lifestyle

11 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

East Yorkshire

This is a new addition to the Blesma calendar, and one which will give Members the chance to try something different.

Any Member
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East Anglia
Photography Course

Arts & Photography

7 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

London

Throughout the Photography Course Members will get the opportunity to put their photography skills to the test.

Any Member who owns their own photography equipment.
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Ride To The Wall

Motorsports

4 Oct 2024 - 5 Oct 2024

National Memorial Arboretum

Join the Blesma crew for this poignant and meaningful ride in memory of the fallen. Finishing at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Any Member with their own motorcycle
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Female Veterans Spa Weekend

Funded Activities

27 Sept 2024 - 29 Sept 2024

Wrightington Hotel & Spa, Lancashire

A chance to socialise and relax in a beautiful setting with full use of the hotel facilities.

Female Veteran Blesma Members
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Golf UK

Golf

27 Sept 2024 - 29 Sept 2024

Carden Park Golf Resort in Cheshire

Members will be able to enjoy three rounds of golf that will be spread across three days at Carden Park Golf Resort in Cheshire.

Any Member with a set of golf clubs. Please state your golf handicap when you apply if you have one
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BA Flying Experience Day

External Third Party Opportunities (not endorsed by Blesma)

26 Sept 2024 08:30 - 26 Sept 2024 23:00

Heathrow (but meeting point is White Waltham Airfield)

We're thrilled to share details of a BA Flying Experience Day organised by The CASEVAC Club. Blesma has kindly been offered spaces for a limited number of our Members to attend this exciting event.

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Couples Accessible Glamping

Family

20 Sept 2024 - 23 Sept 2024

Somerset

A weekend break for Members and their spouse/partner to spend some quality time together as a couple.

Any Member and their spouse/partner.  Members are not expected to share rooms with other Members.
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Greek regatta

Sailing

14 Sept 2024 - 22 Sept 2024

Greece

A chance to set sail and discover the variety of the Med - one of the world's best sailing destinations.

Anyone can apply but you must be physically fit and a confident swimmer in open water. The boat is not wheelchair accessible and Members must be able to move around with minimal assistance on a 40ft non-adapted boat. Members must state if they are unable to swim in their application
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Scuba Diving Try Dives

Scuba Diving

21 Sept 2024 - 21 Sept 2024

Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater and explore the world beneath the waves? If so, this introductory diving session may be just the thing for you. It will provide you with opportunity to learn to dive with experienced instructors in the safety of dive pools whilst working towards your PADI qualifications.

Available to all but subject to medical clearance.
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Horseriding

Equestrian

1 Sept 2024 - 4 Sept 2024

New Forest

Ride western through the horse country of the UK. Spend three full days discovering all things cowboy and horsemanship.

Applicants must have a level of fitness that allows them to ride horses everyday and have been to an intro to horsing event or have history of being with horses.
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Glamping North Weekend

Family

17 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024

Berwick-upon-Tweed

The aim of the event is to engage with other Members and their families and allow you to share in some of the friendships our Members enjoy whilst being in the great outdoors.

Any member with a family of between two and five members (eg. Member + up to 4 others)
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Couples' Weekend

Family

19 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024

Liverpool

Enjoy a new location for this year’s Couples Weekend.

Any Member along with their spouse/ partner. Please note that Members are not expected to share rooms with other Members
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Soldier Ride New York City

Cycling

15 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

New York

Cycle with the Wounded Warriors around New York for 3 days, ending with a huge celebration!

Anyone who can use some form of adaptive bike. These will be supplied by the Wounded Warrior Project. Please note: temperatures will be hot and you will be expected to cycle more than 70 miles in three days.
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Golf day
Colin Wilson Memorial Golf Day

Golf

29 Jul 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

Forest Pines Hotel, Lincolnshire

Join us for our first ever Memorial Golf Day in member of the late Colin Wilson. Taking place during Members Weekend.

Any Member with a set of golf clubs.
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Managing Nerves and Making a Good Impression

Storytelling and Online Workshops

17 Jun 2024 11:00 - 17 Jun 2024 12:30

Online

Making a good impression in the room, both online and in real life, is important and sometimes nerves can get in the way. In this session you will have insight in how to present in an authentic and powerful way.

Members, spouses/partners and carers
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Storytelling workshop
Storytelling, Season 3

Storytelling and Online Workshops

8 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

Online and in person workshops across London, South East and East

Immerse yourself in the glorious world of storytelling by taking part in these wonderful workshops.

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Female Veterans Discussion Group

Funded Activities

17 May 2024 11:00 - 17 May 2024 13:00

Virtual Activity

A discussion group for our Female Veterans, based around how we can create events for you.

Female Veteran Blesma Members
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Seniors' Week

Widows' and Seniors' Weeks

13 May 2024 - 17 May 2024

Studley Castle, Warwickshire

Based at one of the prestigious Warner hotels, the week focuses on relaxing and socialising, with the added bonus of gentle activities and sightseeing in and around Warwickshire.

Seniors' Weeks are open to Members and Widow(er)s over the age of 60.
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Gwennili Sailing Trust

Sailing

13 May 2024 12:00 - 17 May 2024 12:00

Solent

A chance to sail the Solent, one of the most desirable sailing locations in the world.

Any Member, please note the yacht is not modified, and there will be steps and ladders onboard.