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  • Invictus Games 2017

    Invictus Games
    4 October 2017

    The third Invictus Games was held during the final week of September in Toronto, Canada. Team UK, which was captained by a Blesma Member, heralded the event as the most successful and enjoyable yet. “The Games were run outstandingly well,” said Team UK captain Bernie Broad, a former Major with the Grenadier Guards, who lost both his legs below the knee in 2009. “Even the police gave us escorts to make sure we were on time! The organisers rose to the challenge, and so did our squad.” Bernie stresses that while the Brits won an impressive 87 medals (2

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  • Canary Wharf Collection - 11th October

    TFL Collections
    22 September 2017

    After incredibly successful collections this year at TFL stations across the capital, we are bringing out our buckets once again! When and where? Canary Wharf Underground on Wednesday 11th October. What time? We will be collecting from 07:00 until 20:00. To volunteer for a 2 or 3 hour shift (or longer if you like!) please let us know! Have any questions? Plea

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  • Blesma getting ready for ‘the City’s Finest Banquet’

    CSARN
    6 September 2017

    The UK’s leading business security and resilience membership network, CSARN (City Security and Resilience Networks), is hosting a charity banquet to raise money for four charities, including Blesma. The black-tie event is being held at the Honorable Artillery Company, whose stunning grounds are in the heart of London, on Thursday 21 September starting at 6.15pm. The banquet itself has been created by renowned Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin of Ormer Jersey and Ormer Mayfair. Entertainment will be provided by Kev Orkian – one of the UK’s finest entertainers and an acclaimed

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  • "Racing has turned my life around" - The double amputee racing driver on the frontline of the grid

    4 September 2017 Read post