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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Cycling, Coffee, Cake and Castles
- When:
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7 Jul 2022
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11 Jul 2022 - Where:
- South Wales
- What:
- A tour for handcycles and recumbents only, allowing time for coffee, cake and taking in the scenery
- Who:
- Any Member with a handcycle and who is comfortable cycling 20 miles a day comfortably
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Watercolour Painting Course
- When:
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8 Jul 2022
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13 Jul 2022 - Where:
- Somerset
- What:
- A five day course for beginners and improvers.
- Who:
- Any Member, equipment is supplied or you can bring your own. Experienced artists are welcome to come and hone their skills.
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Soldier Ride New York City 2022
- When:
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11 Jul 2022
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19 Jul 2022 - Where:
- New York
- What:
- Cycle with the Wounded Warriors around New York for 3 days, ending with a huge celebration!
- Who:
- Open to any member who can use some form of adaptive bike
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Coastal Cycling Challenge
- When:
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14 Jul 2022
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18 Jul 2022 - Where:
- South Wales
- What:
- This cycle challenge will run from Thursday evening until Monday morning and will include three rides.
- Who:
- Any Member with a touring bicycle and who is comfortable cycling 40 plus miles a day.
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Shetland Island Photography
- When:
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22 Jul 2022
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30 Jul 2022 - Where:
- Shetland
- What:
- Teaching many different aspects of photography in the Rugged landscape of Shetland
- Who:
- Any Member with a camera, wheelchair access may be limited sometime
- Apply By:
- 15 Apr 2022
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Introduction to Cycling
- When:
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23 Jul 2022
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- Where:
- York
- What:
- This one day event is aimed at giving an introduction to all different forms of adaptive cycling, all under expert guidance.
- Who:
- Any Member, bikes supplied!
- Apply By:
- 15 Apr 2022
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Battlefield Tour 2022
- When:
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28 Jul 2022
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2 Aug 2022 - Where:
- Ypres, Belgium
- What:
- This is a wonderful opportunity for members and their partners to embark on a historic guided trip.
- Who:
- Open to all Members and partners
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Family Glamping
- When:
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14 Aug 2022
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18 Aug 2022 - Where:
- Brampton, Cumbria
- What:
- The aim of the week is to engage with other Members and their families
- Who:
- Any member with a family of between two and five members (eg. Member + up to 4 others)
- Apply By:
- 1 May 2022
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Couples' Weekend
- When:
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19 Aug 2022
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21 Aug 2022 - Where:
- London
- What:
- A weekend break for Members and their spouse/partner
- Who:
- Any Member
- Apply By:
- 1 May 2022
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Dave Lewan Memorial Match
- When:
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19 Aug 2022
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22 Aug 2022 - Where:
- Newcastle under Lyme
- What:
- Fishing Competition in Memory of Blesma Member Dave Lewan
- Who:
- Any Member, regardless of experience.
- Apply By:
- 1 May 2022
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EGX London (Date TBC)
- When:
- 1 Sep 2022
- Where:
- Excel Centre London
- What:
- A chance for avid gamers to attend the European Gaming Expo event in Birmingham
- Who:
- Any Member who enjoys playing video games
- Apply By:
- 1 Jun 2022
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Dorset Fishing Competition
- When:
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9 Sep 2022
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11 Sep 2022 - Where:
- Dorset
- What:
- Fishing Competition Weekend - Dorset.
- Who:
- Any Member, regardless of experience
- Apply By:
- 1 Jun 2022
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Blesma Golf UK
- When:
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12 Sep 2022 12PM
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16 Sep 2022 11AM - Where:
- Shropshire
- What:
- Members will enjoy three rounds of golf spread across three days at Macdonald Hill Valley
- Who:
- Any Member with a set of golf clubs. Please state your golf handicap when you apply if you have one.
- Apply By:
- 1 Jun 2022
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Widows' Week - Autumn 2022
- When:
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19 Sep 2022
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23 Sep 2022 - Where:
- Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset
- What:
- The week focuses on relaxing and socialising with gentle activities and sightseeing.
- Who:
- Widows' Week is for Widows only
- Apply By:
- 1 Jun 2022
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Seniors' Week - Autumn 2022
- When:
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26 Sep 2022
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30 Sep 2022 - Where:
- Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset
- What:
- The week focuses on relaxing and socialising with gentle activities and sightseeing in and around Somerset
- Who:
- Seniors' Weeks are open to Members, spouses and widow(er)s over the age of 60
- Apply By:
- 1 Jun 2022
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Ride To The Wall
- When:
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30 Sep 2022
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1 Oct 2022 - Where:
- Burton-on-Trent
- What:
- Join the Blesma crew for this poignant and meaningful ride in memory of the fallen. Finishing at the National Memorial Arboretum.
- Who:
- Any Member with their own motorcycle
- Apply By:
- 1 Jul 2022
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Turn to Starboard
- When:
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3 Oct 2022
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7 Oct 2022 - Where:
- Falmouth
- What:
- A chance to sail the Cornish Coast
- Who:
- Any Member, please note there will be steps and ladders on board the boat
- Apply By:
- 1 Jul 2022
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Accessible Family Glamping
- When:
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21 Oct 2022
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24 Oct 2022 - Where:
- Somerset
- What:
- A new addition to the Activities Calendar and the first of its kind. Based at Wall Eden Farm, this accessible glamping site can be enjoyed by the whole family.
- Who:
- Any member with a family of between two and five members (eg. Member + up to 5 others)
- Apply By:
- 1 Jul 2022
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Remembrance Weekend
- When:
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12 Nov 2022
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13 Nov 2022 - Where:
- The Cenotaph, London
- What:
- The annual Blesma Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph over Remembrance Weekend.
- Who:
- Any Member.
- Apply By:
- 1 Aug 2022
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Fitness and Lifestyle Course
- When:
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18 Nov 2022
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26 Nov 2022 - Where:
- Fuerteventura
- What:
- The aim of the course is to give Members a chance to look at their fitness levels and current lifestyle choices.
- Who:
- Any Member looking for a change in lifestyle.
- Apply By:
- 1 Aug 2022
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Colorado Ski Spectacular
- When:
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1 Dec 2022
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31 Dec 2022 - Where:
- Colorado, USA
- What:
- The world's biggest ski spectaculars for adaptive Winter sports.
- Who:
- Most injury types can be catered for on the slopes, however hotel rooms are not adapted and are only outfitted with baths
- Apply By:
- 8 Aug 2022
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Christmas Market Couples weekend in Germany
- When:
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1 Dec 2022
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5 Dec 2022 - Where:
- Cologne, Germany
- What:
- A chance to enjoy the historic city of Cologne and their multiple world-famous Christmas Markets.
- Who:
- Anyone but please be aware the markets get busy and crowded and the street are cobbled in some places
- Apply By:
- 1 Sep 2022
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Adaptive Shooting 2022
- When:
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23 Jun 2022
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- Where:
- Bisley, Surrey
- What:
- Fun competition open to any disabled ex-Service personnel.
- Who:
- Any member
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Members' Weekend
- When:
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18 Jun 2022
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20 Jun 2022 - Where:
- Chesford Grange Hotel
- What:
- Members' Weekend is back for 2022 and will be bigger and better than ever.
- Who:
- Any Member
- Apply By:
- 1 May 2022
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Handcycle Challenge
- When:
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9 Jun 2022
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13 Jun 2022 - Where:
- South Wales
- What:
- A tour for handcycles only, designed to be a challenge
- Who:
- Any Member with a handcycle or recumbent bike and who is comfortable cycling 30 plus miles a day and used to a reasonable amount of height gain.
- Apply By:
- 1 Mar 2022
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Race Across America 2022
- When:
- 1 Jun 2022
- Where:
- USA Various
- What:
- Places have already been allocated for this event that was due to take place in 2020. For more information, please contact a member of the team. The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an ultra-distance road cycling race held across the United States. RAAM is one of the longest annual endurance events in the world.
- Who:
- This is an endurance event for experienced cyclists only.
- Apply By:
- 1 Dec 2020
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Treescape, Seascape & Landscape Art Course
- When:
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16 May 2022
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19 May 2022 - Where:
- Mapledurham, Oxfordshire
- What:
- Learn to develop your own style, and master mindful art techniques
- Who:
- Both beginners and established creatives welcome
- Apply By:
- 1 Apr 2022
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Seniors' Week - Spring reserve list
- When:
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16 May 2022
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20 May 2022 - Where:
- Littlecote House, Hungerford
- What:
- The week focuses on relaxing and socialising with gentle activities and sightseeing in and around Hungerford.
- Who:
- Seniors' Weeks are open to Members, spouses and widow(er)s over the age of 60
- Apply By:
- 5 May 2022
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Isle of Man Photography
- When:
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11 May 2022
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18 May 2022 - Where:
- Isle of Man
- What:
- A photography event for all on the stunning Isle of Man
- Who:
- Any Member
- Apply By:
- 1 May 2022
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Introduction to Horsemanship in Cornwall
- When:
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10 May 2022
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13 May 2022 - Where:
- Cornwall
- What:
- A chance for Members to learn some basic Horsemanship and stable management
- Who:
- Any Member
- Apply By:
- 3 Apr 2022
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Off-road Expedition
- When:
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28 Apr 2022
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2 May 2022 - Where:
- Wessex
- What:
- Three days of off-road cycling
- Who:
- Any Member with a suitable bike (as noted within) and some off-road biking experience
- Apply By:
- 15 Jan 2022
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Insomnia
- When:
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15 Apr 2022
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18 Apr 2022 - Where:
- NEC Birmingham
- What:
- Insomnia Gaming Festival is a huge gaming event, uniting players for a weekend of gaming fun and interactive exhibitions all under one roof. The prestige event has something for every gamer
- Who:
- Any Member
- Apply By:
- 15 Apr 2022
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Accessible Family Glamping Weekend 2022
- When:
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15 Apr 2022
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18 Apr 2022 - Where:
- Somerset
- What:
- The aim of the weekend is to relax and enjoy social time with other Members and their families
- Who:
- Any Member with a family of between two and six Members (eg. Member +up to five others). Please note, whilst there is no minimum age to apply some activities are restricted to an age limit.
- Apply By:
- 15 Jan 2022
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Tai Chi & Qigong Eight week course
- When:
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21 Mar 2022
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2 May 2022 - Where:
- At home via Zoom
- What:
- Back due to popular demand, we will be holding another series of eight virtual Tai Chi / Qigong classes provided by the amazing instructors at Discover Tai Chi.
- Who:
- Open to all Blesma Members
- Apply By:
- 21 Mar 2022
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Golf Grove Sunday Driver
- When:
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20 Mar 2022
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21 Mar 2022 - Where:
- Hertfordshire
- What:
- A driving day at the Grove Hotel
- Who:
- Any Member with their own clubs and can hit a ball 100yrds
- Apply By:
- 15 Jan 2022
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1J Esports x Blesma FIFA Challenge
- When:
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14 Mar 2022 6PM
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8PM - Where:
- Online, PS5 Only
- What:
- An online Tournament which gives Blesma gamers the chance to test their FIFA 22 skills against 1J Esports' Team of professional players!
- Who:
- Any Member with a PS5 and access to FIFA 22 online mode
- Apply By:
- 14 Mar 2022
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EGX Birmingham *EVENT CANCELLED*
- When:
- 1 Mar 2022
- Where:
- National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
- What:
- A chance for avid gamers to attend the European Gaming Expo event in Birmingham
- Who:
- Any Member who enjoys playing video games
- Apply By:
- 15 Jan 2022
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Resilience Breath workshop & six-week course
- When:
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9 Feb 2022
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16 Mar 2022 - Where:
- Virtual via Zoom
- What:
- We are excited to announce that the Breath Workshop series will return in January 2022 in collaboration with Emily Hightower from Intrinsic. The Activity includes an Introduction to Breath work, along with a six-week 'Resilience breath' course.
- Who:
- Any Member
- Apply By:
- 1 Feb 2022
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Monthly Book Clubs
- When:
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31 Dec 2021 3PM
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3PM - Where:
- At home
- What:
- A chance to read a variety of books and discuss them with other Members in your area in monthly catch ups.
- Who:
- Any Member who enjoys reading. We have sessions across all regions
- Apply By:
- 31 Dec 2021
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Knitting and Crocheting for beginners
- When:
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31 Dec 2021 3PM
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3PM - Where:
- At home
- What:
- A great way to learn a new, relaxing hobby.
- Who:
- Any Member in NI
- Apply By:
- 31 Dec 2021
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Join Blesma's E-sports Team!
- When:
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1 Aug 2021
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1 Apr 2022 - Where:
- At home, wherever you play your games!
- What:
- Blesma are looking for a team of gaming Members to represent the Association in E-sports tournaments. Whether you're an avid Gamer, or just getting started, join us...
- Who:
- Any Member who plays online Video games and has their own consoles and Internet connection
- Apply By:
- 5 Feb 2022
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Ski La Plagne **Event Cancelled**
- When:
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15 Jan 2021
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23 Jan 2021 - Where:
- La Plagne
- What:
- A week-long trip of snow sports in Blesma's first international event since before Lockdown!
- Who:
- Adaptive skiing, Members must be double vaccinated in order to attend
- Apply By:
- 22 Nov 2020