2022
The Blesma News for 2022 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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A Letter from Leo Docherty MP
18 March 2022
The Minister for Veterans Affairs Leo Docherty has advised all Veterans not to travel to Ukraine in an attempt to join in the fighting. Although well meaning, these attempts are likely to put additional strain on Ukraine’s already limited resources - and could even lead to prosecution. His letter can viewed here.
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The Falklands War: John Phillip's story
14 March 2022
"The Bomb exploded, and took my arm off." Take your arm and hold it behind your back. Now imagine that you are buttering a piece of toast, or putting toothpaste on your toothbrush. We cannot ever appreciate the struggles that John Phillips has gone though, but this has been his life for 40 years. A constant reminder of his trauma in the Falklands war. This is his story. John was a Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Officer. He joined up as engineering technician straight after he left school. His left arm was instantly
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From Dunmow to Dover, then off to Ypres!
11 March 2022
Blesma Member, ambassador and avid Fundraiser Jonathan Bell is back on his bike, and looking at a bigger challenge than ever! This September, Jonathan Bell will be joining Mike Dalton and his friends within the Dunmow Round Table in a massive undertaking. They will be cycling from Dunmow in Essex, to Ypres, via Dover. The Dunmow Round Table are great supporters of Blesma. The last time Mike and his group took on a challenge of this magnitude they were able to raise an unbelievable £60,000 for the charity. The event will last for two days, beginning on
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Apply now for Members Weekend 2022
7 March 2022
Members’ weekend is a yearly occasion which offers Blesma Members a chance to come together. It’s a chance to meet old friends and make some new, share experiences and have a say on supporting Members in the future. There are also multiple activities and presentations for Members to try out and get involved with. How do I apply? Click here to apply When? 18-20 June 2022 Where? Chesford Grange, Kenilworth Road, Warwick, CV8 2LD
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