Could YOU help SSAFA in Somerset? Have you the skills and some spare time to make a real difference to those people, and their families, who have served their country?
Click on the image above to send an email to SSAFA Somerset’s Recruiting Officer.
The Friends of SSAFA Somerset (“FOSS”) is here to support the Somerset branch of SSAFA by raising funds and organising events throughout the year and look forward to welcoming you at some of them! See our Events page for what appeals to you.
The Friends of SSAFA Somerset (FOSS) was established in 2000 by Sir Jerry Wiggin and Brigadier DP de C Morgan. As a committee it was set the challenge of raising £10,000 a year to support the Somerset Branch of SSAFA.
We are the UK’s oldest Armed Forces charity. Our 130 years of experience have helped us to understand the unique demands of military life – and we believe that those who have served their country should get the best possible support when they need it.
The current scheduled events for 2020 are now available on our Events page. Some of the organiser website’s are still in the early stages of programme development so keep returning …
On Friday 8 May 2020, exactly 75 years to the day, the Royal Albert Hall will host a special concert of commemoration and celebration to mark ‘Victory In Europe’ Day. …
Colonel John Blashford-Snell CBE, is to present an illustrated talk in North Barrow Village Hall, BA22 7LZ, on Friday 24th January 2020. For more information please go the event calendar.
Legendary Explorer to talk in North Barrow Village HallJanuary 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmVE Day 75 at the Royal Albert HallMay 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmOpen …
ROYAL NAVAL TRAINEES VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL HOSPITAL Yesterday, Monday 18 November 2019 the full contingent of Royal Navy Air Engineering and Survival Equipment Technician Trainees took part in a volunteer’s …
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In Afghanistan in 2010, Acting Sergeant Dipprasad Pun single-handedly fought off 30 Taliban soldiers. As Pun was keeping guard on the roof of a checkpoint, the attackers came at the complex from all sides with rocket-propelled grenades and AK-47s.
It took less than an hour for Pun to kill them all. He went through all of his ammo—400 rounds and 17 grenades, as well as a mine that detonated—to defeat each attacker. When he ran out of ammo, a Taliban soldier climbed up to the roof, only to be hit with a machine-gun tripod that Pun threw at him.
Pun's valor was rewarded with a Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the second highest British military decoration awarded for bravery.
People who continue to perform to the highest standards, when under extreme pressure, are truly to be admired. Sergeant Pun’s actions should be an inspiration to anyone who aspires to be part of the UK’s professional Armed Forces. An amazing story...... ... See MoreSee Less
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“Headley Court was in Surrey, a 4-hour drive from where my family live, so the only way they were able to see me was when they came down to stay at Norton House."
Laurence Sweeney joined the Royal Air Force in March 2018, shortly after his 18th birthday, and was in his fifth week of training as a Regiment Gunner when a car accident left him fighting for his life.
Laurence, who was a passenger in the car at the time of the accident, spent two weeks in a coma and many more months recovering from injuries to his brain, spine, and hip. When he was moved to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court he and his family, who are from Wolverhampton, were able to stay at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity’s nearby Norton House. The house provides free, safe and supportive accommodation to families whose loved ones are receiving treatment for injuries at Headley Court.
He says: "I was in the cadets from the age of 13, so it was a real natural progression for me to join the RAF. I have always wanted to do something positive with my life. I am being medically discharged but hope to reapply in 2021. I have scar tissue on my brain but so far I haven’t had any seizures and I’m thanking my lucky stars.”
Laurence marked his 19th birthday by raising money for SSAFA through Facebook. He says: “Raising some money is the least I can do. I'd like to thank everyone working with SSAFA for making this horrible time bearable for me and my loved ones.”
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Timeline Photos97 year old Kenneth Foster and his wife Vera celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in the Lord Mayor of Sheffield’s Parlour this week. Pte Foster fought in Normandy with the West Yorkshire Regiment, where he lost a leg in August 1944. Congratulations Ken and Vera! ... See MoreSee Less
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🕓 41% of Brits agree that they wish they spent more time doing meaningful activities.
🙋🏾♀️🙋🏻♂️ SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is calling on the public to invest their time meaningfully in 2020 by volunteering to help support military veterans in their local community.
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In 1982 Eric Brown became the first Royal Navy officer to hold the post of President of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He maintained an active role in the organisation, and more recently delivered a talk for the Fleet Air Arm Branch of the RAS at FAAM in 2014.
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This badge was awarded to Eric Brown who was a member of the Caterpillar Club.
The Caterpillar Club was founded by the Irvin Parachute Company of Canada in October 1922. It was presented to aircrew who had successfully baled out of an aircraft using an Irvin parachute. 1/2
Wildcat HMA2 from 815 Naval Air Squadron @RNASYeovilton deck landing @HMS_Medway demonstrating the skills at #FlyNavy @RoyalNavy 💪🏻🚁⚓️
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For 135 years we have shown our commitment to ensuring that our service men & women, veterans & their families get the best possible support when they need it. #CharityTuesday
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