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The secret of seniors week
6 February 2020
From archery lessons to steam train rides, and from the cacophony of cabaret shows to quiet reflection at military memorials, Seniors Week packs a lot into seven days. The weeks are full of activity, but are carefully constructed so that those who take part – most recently a party of 10 Members and two wives – have plenty of time to build friendships and share their own personal stories of the ups and downs of military life. Seniors Week has been a regular, not to mention a hugely popular, part of the Activities Programme for some years now. Open to both Membe
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West Ham, Liverpool, Blesma!
5 February 2020
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Jody shows resilience in epic charity swim
4 February 2020
A woman who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer has swum the English Channel in aid of Blesma. Jody Jones was set to swim the Channel last year but the shock diagnosis brought her training to a halt. Surgery to remove half her colon was followed by chemotherapy and then further surgery, but Jody remained determined to complete the challenge. “When I was diagnosed, I was eight months away from the swim and it was the fittest I’d ever been,” said Jody. “I delayed the swim for a year, but it never crossed my mind not to do it.” Jody began the epic challeng
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First All-Blesma Team Prepares for the 'Race Across America'
4 February 2020
After a long and comprehensive selection process, 18 Members have been chosen from more than 60 applicants to represent Blesma in Race Across America. The team will attempt to ride 3,000 miles between the USA's Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Along the way, they will cross 12 states, climb the Rockies and Appalachians, and take on scorching deserts where temperatures can reach 45 degrees Celcius. The race will get underway on Saturday the 20th June 2020 Having an all Blesma team is something we've always wanted to achieve. Individuals w
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