Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Join Blesma’s Team at Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival
15 May 2025
A summer celebration of real ale, live music, and local community in the heart of Admirals Park, Chelmsford — with the chance to volunteer for Blesma and support injured veterans. About the Festival The
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Martial arts masterclass at Members’ Weekend
29 April 2025
Paul is the UK and World Para champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Mem
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Truck Pull Pushes Mark Inro Record Books Again
28 April 2025
Mark Ormrod is the shortest person to pull a 2.5-tonne truck over 100 metres
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Steve boxes clever and raises funds
22 April 2025
Steve Sutton Stepped back into the ring after a 32-year break and raised a knockout £5,800 for Blesma. The 51 year old, who served in 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, got the gloves on again in tribute to his groomsman Alan ‘Yorkie’ Craven, a Blesma Member who was given the last rites after an operational parachute jump accident. “Yorkie and I served together for nine years and I was there at his bedside when everyone thought that was the end,” said Steve, from Waterloo, Merseyside. “Thankfully, he made it, but he suffere
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