2022
The Blesma News for 2022 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Our activities: Blesma visit Shetland for stunning photography activity
13 December 2022
Back in June 2019, Shetland resident and Blesma Member Kev Bryant and his wife Cheryl organised a week-long photography event during which a group of Blesma photographers visited Shetland. Plans to repeat the trip in 2020 and 2021 were unable to go ahead due to Covid restrictions, but after a three-year hiatus seven Members arrived on Shetland once again to spend a week visiting parts of the islands and photographing the stunning scenery and wildlife. The week proved challenging, not just because of the weather but also when it came to maing sure there was som
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Blesma Christmas Carol Concert
21 November 2022
Celebrate the magical music of Christmas with Blesma! Join us on Tuesday 13th December 2022 for Blesma's Christmas Carol Service at Chelmsford Cathedral. Blesma based in Chelmsford is a national Armed Forces charity dedicated to supporting limbless and wounded veterans. The Service will start at 7.30pm and will include a number of Christmas readings and carols. We also have a fantastic soprano singers Classic Reflections performing. Following the service there will be an opportunity to mingle with our staff, members and other supporters, whilst you enjoy mulle
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Steve has been bowled over by Blesma support
7 November 2022
Steve with his Blesma funded wheelchair Steve Pendleton lost his sight, his left leg and the hearing in his right ear in a helicopter crash 30 years ago while serving with 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland.
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Three Members go on record to mark Blesma's 90th anniversary
4 November 2022
Go behind the scenes at the filming of Blesma’s 90th anniversary commemorative video. Can you hold your hands up in front of your face and clap once?” the video director asks Lamin Manneh as he prepares to start recording. Lamin looks down at his right hand and then across to where his left arm stops midway between his shoulder and where his elbow used to be. “No!” he replies. Cue an awkward pause, followed by profuse apologies from the video director that are drowned out by Lamin’s infectious belly laugh. It’s not the start you might expect to a day shooting a poignant film to com
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