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12 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, Events, fundraising, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Blind veteran from County Durham completes Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon for charity that supports him

A blind veteran from County Durham has completed the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, after it supported him following his sight loss.

David Cranson, 63, competed in what was his 23rd fundraising challenge for the charity since joining in June 2007. David, who suffers from bilateral optic atrophy, says: “The London crowds were as fantastic as ever. People were recognising the name on my vest and the support was endless. My guide, James, even said he was astonished at the number of people shouting for me!

12 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, Veterans, Welfare

Blind artist from Brighton refusing to let passion for painting draw to a close

A blind artist from Brighton is to exhibit his artwork in an exhibition at Brighton Art Open House.

Sam Beeston, 89 and originally from Stoke-on-Trent, says that his passion for art began at the earliest of ages. He explains: “I can’t have been more than eight years old when it began. Our education system was vastly different to how it is today, so when I took my 11 plus exams I actually went to the Burslem School of Art.

“Of course, they taught all the usual subjects; maths, geography and everything else. But for me, it was always centred around art; so it wasn’t history so much as it was history of art!”

8 October 2017

BLESMA

Disability Support, Health, Member News, News, Veterans, Welfare

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5 October 2017

Help for Heroes

Disability Support, Event, fundraising, Health, Remembrance, Veterans

Register for the 2018 Invictus Games

The UK Invictus Games Team, selected and trained by Help for Heroes, enjoyed huge success in Toronto with more than 170 personal bests achieved and 87 medals won.

Registration for the Invictus Games 2018 Down Under in Sydney is now open.

5 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, fundraising, Health, Sport

Blind veteran from East Sussex to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

A blind veteran from East Sussex is currently training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.

Mark Threadgold, 49 and from Saltdean, has long aspired to climb the mountain, which, at 5,895m, is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. He says: “I’ve wanted to do it for years now. I don’t know exactly why, but it’s just always been an ambition of mine. For whatever reason, this year just made the most sense, so here we are!”

2 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, Events, fundraising, Health, Veterans, Welfare

Award-winning Welsh artist collaborates with blind veterans at local military charity

Award-winning Welsh artist, Luned Rhys Parri, has spent a week with Blind Veterans UK, a local charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.

As Artist-in-residence, Luned shared her knowledge and skills with the charity’s beneficiaries at its training and rehabilitation centre in Llandudno. The artwork created explored some of the veterans’ favourite pastimes, such as music and sport.

Nadia Wazera, Art & Craft Instructor at Blind Veterans UK, says: “The week captured the imagination of staff and veterans alike. The atmosphere was energetic and full of laughter.

2 October 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, Events, fundraising, Health, Veterans, Welfare

Join military charity for a knit and natter

A local military charity is inviting Worcester residents to a morning of coffee, scrummy cake and chatter.

Blind Veterans UK, the charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting people to attend a coffee morning to find out more about the work it does in the community. The charity is also hoping to encourage guests to get involved as either a volunteer or as part of its Poppy Field Project.

29 September 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Disability Support, fundraising, Health, Veterans, Welfare

RAF Full Time Reservist completes last leg of 1434 mile run for military charity

An RAF Full Time Reservist (RAFFTRS) who set himself the task of running 1434 miles in less than ten months has completed his challenge in Llandudno, North Wales. The money raised will be going to Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.

Gareth Prytherch, originally from Llandudno, set himself the New Year’s challenge to raise funds for and awareness of the national charity, which provides free lifelong support to vision-impaired ex-Service men and women. He arrived at the number as it is the total distance between the charity’s training and rehabilitation centre in his hometown and Naples, his posting base at the time.

27 September 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Children, Disability Support, Families, Support, Veterans, Welfare

Granddaughter of Prudhoe veteran urges others to refer their loved ones to charity’s support this Grandparents’ Day

This Grandparents’ Day (1 October) Chloë Costello, the granddaughter of a Prudhoe veteran, is urging others with grandparents who served in the Armed Forces and who are now struggling with sight loss to get in touch with Blind Veterans UK.

Chloë, 18, from Corbridge, said: “It was really sad for us when grandad lost his sight because the simple things he used to enjoy, like watching the football or reading the paper, suddenly became a real struggle. But since he found out about Blind Veterans UK he’s become so much more confident and learned so many new skills. The other day he even added me on Facebook!”

27 September 2017

Blind Veterans UK

Children, Disability Support, Families, Support, Veterans, Welfare

Grandson of Nottingham RAF veteran urges others to refer their loved ones to charity’s support this Grandparent’s Day

This Grandparent’s Day (1 October) Adam Knight, the grandson of a Ruddington RAF veteran, is urging others with grandparents who served in the Armed Forces and who are now struggling with sight loss to get in touch with Blind Veterans UK.

Adam, 27, from the Hockley area of Nottingham, said: “We’re really close as a family and it was difficult seeing my grandad battle sight loss, particularly as he’s a man who values his independence. But since joining Blind Veterans UK, he’s learned new skills, made friends and received equipment and training to help him live life to the full. The support has been amazing.”

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