2025
The Blesma News for 2025 covering news, activities and fundraising events for 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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