News
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A bike with a difference
9 August 2010
For all those partial to innovative technology, gadgets and bikes, this is one for you. The Royal Engineers Corps Recruiting Team took part in this years Mazda London Triathlon, entering on a unique 7 Man Bike!
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Fearless Andy Leads Charity Skydivers
1 August 2010
On 30 July scores of big-hearted adrenaline seekers took the unforgettable leap of a lifetime in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Our first ever charity jump day at Netheravon Airfield was an incredible success with sixty fundraisers doing a tandem jump with the renowned Tigers Parachute Display Team from The Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment.
Joining this crazy group of supporters was the fearless Corporal Andy Reid from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment. Andy lost both his legs and his right arm in an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan last October.
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The Coldstream Cup Golf Day
28 July 2010
A special Coldstream Cup Golf Day, which took place last week, raised around £100,000.
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Queen's Brian May lends his support to The Soldiers' Charity
12 July 2010
A group of celebrities, school children, companies and serving soldiers have come together to record No One But You (Only The Good Die Young) by Brian May.
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Buxton Military Tattoo
11 July 2010
The Buxton Military Tattoo, part of the Buxton Festival Fringe, was acclaimed as ”... a phenomenon” and ”... a Triumph” and even won the “Best Event” at the Fringe in the Other Events category.
The organisers have already beaten their fundraising target of £10,000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity!
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On the Freedom Trail
7 July 2010
Best of luck to Charles Wilson and his daughter Morag Burnard who are currently hiking Le Chemin de la Liberté (The Freedom Trail) through the Pyrenees this week
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Climbing twice the height of Mount Everest
1 July 2010
1000km of off road racing and a climb of 1,600 metres over just 8 days. This is another example of how far our supporters will go to support fellow soldiers in need of help.
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Prince Harry shows his support to The Soldiers' Charity
27 June 2010
Prince Harry stepped out in front of 40,000 people to throw the first ball at the New York Mets’ Citi Field stadium. The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity logo on the sleeve of his throwing arm!
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Prestigious Carrington Drum awarded to junior soldiers
21 June 2010
A year of exceptional fundraising for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity saw Junior Soldiers from Harrogate rewarded with a prestigious national prize for their efforts on behalf our troops.
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Ace Cafe collects for The Soldiers’ Charity
14 June 2010
The legendary meeting place for motorcyclists, North London’s Ace Cafe, raised vital funds for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity at a special event for Triumph riders.