Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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A pleasure to be back on the road
12 May 2022
"As we seem to be turning the tide of Covid and the resulting restrictions are easing, it has been great to get out of the home office and back on the road. " The new year started with a trip to Cambridge to join a Member at his Limb Centre appointment. Before Covid, this was routine business but the legacy of the pandemic was still evident. On arrival at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site everyone was wearing face coverings, and security guards were posted at all entrances to ensure hands were washed and that fresh, hospital-supplied face coverings were being used. The
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What do you call a Blesma Beer? Blesma Members found out
7 May 2022
Last October, with the help of Ascot Brewing Company, 11 Members were given the chance to carry out many people’s dream: design and brew their own beer. Ascot Brewing Company have been producing beer in Camberley, Surrey for more than a decade and have recently moved to a new, state-of-the-art premises with the help of crowdfunding support. The multi award-winning brand has even installed an elevated tap room on a mezzanine overlooking the working brewery so guests can see all the action unfold whilst sampling the outfit’s unique beers. For two days last October, all this was at the
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Blesma newcomer Paul joins Team Brit
4 May 2022
Paul Fullick is the latest driver to sign for Team BRIT, which aims to be the first all-disabled team to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Paul was injured nine months ago in a road traffic accident which led to the amputation of his right leg below the knee. When doctors gave Paul the devastating news that he wouldn’t ride his beloved motorbike again, Paul vowed not to let his lifechanging injury stop his passion for motorsport. “I was lying in my hospital bed sketching engineering solutions to adapt my bike when Blesma Support Officer Pat Donnachie cam
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Bake for Blesma in the month of May!
1 May 2022
Join us for Bake for Blesma in May and help support our injured veterans! Host your own Bake for Blesma event in May, invite your friends over for tea and cakes and fundraise for us by selling your baking creations or asking for a small fee to attend your tea and cakes afternoon. You could put on a full afternoon tea spread for your friends and family or even organise a bake sale. Whatever you decide to do, sign up below to get your Blesma cake toppers, bunting and fundraising pack. We will also include our Members favourite recipes from around the UK!
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