Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Double leg amputee to ride from London to Paris to raise money for Military Charity
13 July 2016
A double leg amputee is taking on the challenge of riding 300 miles from London to Paris to raise money for a military charity. John Jones, 59, who now lives in France, is taking on the four day London to Paris cycle challenge to help raise awareness for Blesma, the Limbless Veterans charity. In July 1982 whilst John was serving in the Welsh Guards and awaiting to return home following the war in the Falklands, John and eleven other men were hit by an air to air missile fired by an RAF Harrier at Stanley airfield. Mercifully no one was killed but John lost both legs from below
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Blesma Photography - Wildlife & Landscape in the Isle of Mull
11 July 2016
On the 18th June, twelve happy Blesma Members, lead by support officer Charley Streather, went to the Isle Of Mull on one of Blesma's Photography Activities. The link below takes you to the Blesma Photography website where you can read Charley's account of the week which is called, 'Pon Reflection. They had bags of fun together, improved their photography skills and completely excelled themselves physically in the wild and wonderful environment of the Isle Of Mull. You can also find a daily blog containing photographs of the places they visited each day. For more pictures
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Jerome Church OBE Memorial Service to be held on 22nd July
7 July 2016
At the end of June, it was with deep sadness we learned of the passing away of Jerome Church OBE, our general Secretary for thirteen years from 2000 to 2013. Jerome’s family are holding a Memorial Service on Friday 22nd July 2016 at 11:00am at The Oratory, Brompton Road, London SW7 2RP for anyone who knew Jerome and want to pay their respects. Once again all Members, Trustees and staff of Blesma, the Limbless Veterans extend our thoughts and sincerest best wishes to Jane and Jerome’s family at this sad time.
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Blesma seek volunteers for Brentwood Festival
5 July 2016
Fancy free entry to see the likes of Soul ll Soul, Level 42, Tony Hadley and The Boomtown rats? Blesma are looking for volunteers to help with collection buckets at the Brentwood Festival taking place between 15th – 17th July 2016. The festival organisers have chosen Blesma as their charity of the year, and members will be attending the stages through the weekend to present their stories of overcoming adversity. The festival includes headline acts from Soul ll Soul, Level 42 and Bob Geldof’s band, The Boomtown Rats. Volunteers will be asked to help
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