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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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Colonel James Phillips made first Wales Veterans’ Commissioner
5 March 2022
The Office for Veterans Affairs and the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales have jointly appointed Colonel James Phillips as Veterans’ Commissioner for Wales. Welsh Secretary Simon Hart said he was delighted that James Phillips had been appointed to the role, which will build on the success of counterpart roles in Scotland and Northern Ireland and will mean that all devolved nations have a Veterans’ Commissioner. James will be working to enhance the support for veterans in Wales, as well as scrutinising and advising on government policy for veterans.
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Game on for Blesma this March!
2 March 2022
In Blesma’s 90th year, March will become Blesma’s first official ‘Month of gaming’. We will be celebrating all things Video Games!If you love video games, now is a great time to sign up to our Discord! There are weekly Call of Duty Training Sessions, and matches against other gamers representing the RBL, Wounded Warrior Project, Military teams and more. Most importantly it’s another way to meet and socialise with your fellow Members. Our E-sports Team is always looking for new Members to take part
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Sheffield Christmas Party is an overnight success!
28 February 2022
Last December the Outreach Officers for North East and North West combined forces to put together a landmark Christmas event. The event was the first overnight Activity to have been hosted by the Outreach Officers since they joined Blesma back in 2018. Over 65 Members met for an overnight Christmas party in Sheffield, including five new Members who had never had the chance to meet up in person before due to coronavirus restrictions. There were two Chelsea Pensioners in attendance, and the youngest attendee was a three-month old baby! The evening’s entertainm
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