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Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Ken and Vera celebrate 75 years of marriage
24 February 2020
In January, Blesma Member Kenneth Foster (97) and his wife Vera (92) celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by Sheffield’s Lord Mayor, in his Parlour at the Sheffield Town Hall. Blesma organised the event to commemorate the loving couple’s diamond wedding anniversary. The occasion was made particularly poignant as the couple were unable to have a honeymoon following their wedding, due to the events of WW2. In attendance was Capt. Malcolm Birkett MBE of Burma Coy, who presented a Regimental cap badge plaque to acknowledge K
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Veterans Railcard
23 February 2020
A new railcard which will provide discounts for military veterans is set to launch later this year. Serving members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may be eligible for an HM Forces Railcard, which offers up to 30 per cent off rail travel across England, Scotland and Wales. The railcard costs £21 per year and includes savings on most first and standard fares, including off-peak travel cards in London. Cards are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "This railcard will
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The Resilience Sessions
21 February 2020
The Resilience Sessions is a podcast series featuring compelling in-depth interviews, which bring to light life-changing and affirming experiences of Blesma veterans and the unknown personal struggles of celebrity guests who have fought to overcome hardship, including mental health difficulties, disability, devastating injury and bereavement. This podcast series is created in association with The Drive Project, who work with Blesma to deliver Making Generation R. We have already helped over 50,000 young people and f
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“Adaptive Grand Slam – to the summit of Everest”
19 February 2020
The Adaptive Grand Slam (AGS) project organises challenge events including taking on the explorer’s grand slam, which is an extreme endeavour to climb the highest peak in each continent in addition to walking to the North and South Poles unsupported. The organisers and adventurers of these expeditions and challenges are wounded ex-servicemen, civilian members of the disabled community, professional mountaineers, expedition leaders and our supporters. The Grand Slam is considered, amongst seasoned mountain climbers and expedition leaders, as the height of expedition a
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