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Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Garden given new lease of Life
18 February 2021
Injured Veteran Leigh Wilburn's garden was given a Blesma makeover, allowing him and his family some quality time outdoors during lockdown. “Before the makeover, the garden was awful,” said Leigh, who served in the Royal Armoured Corps for seven years. “There was no grass and the kids couldn’t play outside because of the mess. I started to get stressed seeing how bad it was.” A call from Blesma Welfare Rep Helen Cullen in April set the ball rolling, and by June the garden was finally re-turfed. Leigh and his children have since been
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A day in the life: Tony Bloomfield
16 February 2021
I joined Blesma in 2018 to take charge of fundraising after a spell at Blind Veterans UK. I’ve enjoyed it from Day One, and I’m delighted to become Blesma’s Operations Director and have the opportunity to help take the charity forward. I’ve been involved with the voluntary sector for 37 years. I have worked in fundraising, service provision and communications for charities and organisations involved in dementia, neurology, and post-natal depression, liaising with clinical commissioners and All Party Parliamentary Groups to further their causes and raise funds. I’ve helped advocate fo
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Fishing retreat built to help veterans with their rehab
13 February 2021
Former soldier Robert Maxwell, who lost an arm in a road accident in 2004, has opened a fishing retreat to help wounded, injured and sick veterans. He began transforming five acres of his father’s farm in Clough, Northern Ireland in 2016 with the help of fellow veterans. “When we started the project, I had no concept of what it would cost or how long it would take,” said Robert. “ Some 300 people have passed through here since the pandemic started, and every one of those veterans has really benefitted from the fishing lake,” he said. As an injured veteran, Robert knows
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Blesma Jackets now available in the online shop
11 February 2021
In stock by popular demand! We are now selling our much sought-after waterproof Blesma Jackets in our online shop. Previously the reserve of Blesma staff, these jackets proved so popular that they are now available for anyone to purchase. Blesma rely on public donations to provide our high standard of practical, emotional and financial support to our Members and their families. Any purchase of Blesma merchandise is a statement of your support for Blesma, and a fantastic way to help raise awareness. Blesma Jacket- Price £40.00• Wate
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